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. 2007 Apr 18;2007(2):CD004808. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD004808.pub3

Ossip‐Klein 1984

Methods Cluster randomised controlled trial with two groups.
Participants Country: USA. Setting: other. Health problem: addictions (alcohol). Recruitment: health system. Participants: adult male (n=50).
Interventions Contract features:
  • Form: written;

  • Parties: patients‐carers;

  • Incentives: other;

  • Co‐interventions: no.


Experimental group: contract with a significant other or self, agreeing to post a prompt calendar in a prominent place, attend aftercare sessions and telephone at least an hour in advance if unable to attend aftercare. Control group: no contracts or prompt calendars.
Outcomes Attendance at aftercare sessions.
Notes
Risk of bias
Item Authors' judgement Description
Allocation concealment? Yes A ‐ Adequate