Product Highlight
Condition targeted:
Alcohol use
How it works:
vorvida® is an online program that can be accessed 24/7 on any device. It uses artificial intelligence to interact with you like a live therapist, asking you questions and analyzing your responses to provide customized feedback and strategies to help you manage your drinking behaviors.
Impact:
vorvida® demonstrated a statistically significant reduction in average daily alcohol consumption at 3 and 6 months when compared to care-as-usual.
Product Overview
Medical condition:
Alcohol use
Target patient population:
Individuals who would like to reduce their alcohol use and manage their drinking behavior.
What to expect:
Using cognitive behavioral therapy-based techniques, vorvida helps users develop self-awareness and skills to drink less alcohol.
Note: for more information, please visit https://us.vorvida.com/.
Clinical Overview
Indications for use:
vorvida® is intended to provide methods and exercises based on evidence-based approaches for individuals who would like to reduce their alcohol use to help them manage their drinking behavior. vorvida® is intended as a self-application supplement to care-as-usual for individuals 18 years of age or older. vorvida® can be used for a period of 180 days. vorvida® is neither intended to replace treatment provided by a health care provider nor does it provide specific medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
Outcomes:
In problematic alcohol users, vorvida® significantly reduced daily alcohol consumption, binge drinking and drunkenness when compared to the care-as-usual control group at 3 and 6 months. Additionally, vorvida® users reported high program satisfaction.
Directions:
Once registered, users will have access to vorvida® for 180 days. vorvida® guides users through the program in a dynamic dialog and no special computer skills are required. vorvida® provides an overview of the program, after which the individual begins working and learning with vorvida®, completing the modules as directed by the program.
The program will track progress and continue to guide the individual through the modules. Each module informs the user when the session is completed. All information entered is private to the user.
Experience has shown that vorvida® should ideally be used 1-2 times a week for at least half an hour.
Risks & warnings:
Existing medication and/or treatments must never be changed without consulting the physician/psychotherapist beforehand. You should contact your doctor or psychotherapist if your mood or condition does not improve for a prolonged period of time (several days/weeks) or becomes suddenly worse.
Suicidal thoughts or thoughts of hurting yourself could be symptoms of depression. If you experience these thoughts more often, we urgently advise you to visit your physician or psychotherapist.
It is possible that not everyone will benefit from using this program, which may trigger feelings of disappointment. In case of health concerns, please consult your healthcare provider. If working with the program becomes too upsetting, you should take a break, stop using the program and talk to your physician/psychotherapist about this.
Not every exercise or every recommendation is equally suitable for each user. If an exercise or recommendation proves difficult for you to do, makes you feel uncomfortable, or causes/exacerbates complaints, do not continue this exercise. If necessary, you should speak to your physician/psychotherapist.
vorvida® is not a substitute for clinical care administered by a qualified healthcare professional.
vorvida® is not a healthcare provider and does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
Place in therapy:
Complementary to current care.
Product Access
Product description:
vorvida® is a web-based software program that talks to you about ways to help control drinking based on your own behaviors and habits. It uses proven tools and techniques that help manage drinking. The 180 day program can be accessed on devices with a compatible browser, including a mobile phone, tablet, or computer.
Prescription status:
A prescription is not required.
Patient access:
vorvida® can be accessed via computer, laptop, mobile phone or tablet PC, using an up-to-date browser (Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer or Safari).
Individuals can order vorvida® directly by visiting us.vorvida.com and selecting “Get vorvida®”, or if available, through their insurance or employer benefits. No prescription is required.
Upon registration, users receive an email with an individualized access key and a link to the product website (vorvida.broca.io) to register and begin using the program.
Provider access:
Use of vorvida® is completely confidential to the user. Healthcare providers will not have access to the information inputted into the program. It is at the discretion of the user whether they would like to show their healthcare provider program materials or information contained within vorvida®.
Coverage options:
vorvida® may be available through insurance or employer benefits. Alternatively, individuals can pay for it directly.
Product availability:
vorvida is available in:
- USA: FDA COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Guidance for Digital Health Devices for Treating Psychiatric Disorders (2020)
Unique Features.
vorvida® is one of the only online platforms for alcohol reduction that aligns CBT-based tools and techniques with your preferences to create a personalized experience.
Clinical Trials
The provided set of evidence represents a sample of conducted studies. For a comprehensive collection contact manufacturers directly.
- Study Title: The Effectiveness of an Internet Intervention Aimed at Reducing Alcohol Consumption in Adults
Study Design: Parallel-group, pragmatic 6 month randomized controlled trial conducted in Germany consisting of 608 adults with problematic alcohol consumption
Outcomes: Compared to the care-as-usual control group, individuals with access to vorvida® showed statistically significant and clinically meaningful reduction in self-reported daily alcohol consumption at both 3 and 6 months.