Abstract

Background
Alcohol use disorder is a widespread problem in Denmark and has severe impacts on health and quality of life of each individual. The clinical treatment of alcohol use disorder involves evidence-based knowledge on medical treatment, physical training, and psychological management. The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of physical exercise on alcohol intake, cardio-respiratory fitness and socio-psychological outcomes.

Methods/design
The study is a randomized controlled trial with three arms: (A) Standard treatment alone, (B) Standard treatment and physical exercise in groups, or (C) Standard treatment and physical exercise on an individual basis. The patients will fill a questionnaire and they will be tested at baseline, and after 6 and 12 months.

Discussion
If this study detects a positive relationship between exercise as a supplement to alcohol treatment and patients’ alcohol intake, quality of life, fitness, well-being, anxiety, depression and interpersonal problems, it will be recommended to implement exercise as an offer to users of the outpatient clinic in the future.

Trial registration
Current Controlled Trials ISRCTN74889852.
Original languageEnglish
Article number23
JournalBMC Psychology
Volume1
Number of pages6
ISSN2050-7283
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2013

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    Roessler, K. K. (PI), Bilberg, R. (Co-PI), Sari, S. (PhD student), Jensen, K. (Project participant) & Mau, M. (Project participant)

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    Project: Research

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