Online Education Program for Responsible Alcohol Consumption

(YEAH Trial)

Overseen By Jessica A Blayney, PhD

Age: 18 - 65

Sex: Female

Trial Phase: Academic

Sponsor: University of Washington

Disqualifiers: Do not want to participate

No Placebo Group All trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

Approved in 2 Jurisdictions This treatment is already approved in other countries

Compensation: Varies

Number of Visits: 3

300 Participants Needed

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

This trial aims to determine if a brief online program can help people drink alcohol more responsibly. Participants will either complete the online program with weekly check-ins or only participate in weekly check-ins. The trial compares the program's effectiveness against having no program. It suits those interested in exploring ways to manage their drinking habits. As an unphased trial, it provides a unique opportunity for participants to contribute to innovative research on managing alcohol consumption.

Do I need to stop taking my current medications to join the trial?

The trial protocol does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications.

What prior data suggests that this online program is safe?

Research has shown that online alcohol education programs are generally safe and easy to use. Millions across the country have used these programs to make safer choices about alcohol and drug use. No reports of negative effects have emerged from participation in these educational programs. Since the treatment in this trial is an online education program, it is expected to be safe for participants. Studies of similar programs aim to create healthy environments and raise awareness of potential risks, with no known safety concerns. ^{1 2 3 4 5}

Why are researchers excited about this trial?

Researchers are excited about this trial because it explores a fresh approach to promoting responsible alcohol consumption through an online education program. Unlike traditional methods that might rely on in-person counseling or medication, this program uses digital technology to deliver its content, making it accessible and convenient for users. Additionally, the program includes regular check-in surveys to help participants stay engaged and track their progress over time. This innovative method of delivering support and education aims to make responsible drinking habits easier to achieve and maintain.

What evidence suggests that this online program is effective for responsible alcohol consumption?

Research has shown that online programs can help people drink less alcohol. One study found that a web-based program helped participants reduce their drinking after 6 and 12 weeks. In this trial, participants in the "Intervention only" arm will complete a brief online program designed to encourage responsible alcohol consumption. Another program, called AlcoholEdu, uses teaching and feedback to help reduce alcohol misuse, especially among college students. These studies suggest that online education can guide people to drink responsibly by providing important information and support. Therefore, online programs might be a promising way to encourage responsible alcohol use. ^{6 7 8 9 10}

Who Is on the Research Team?

Jessica Blayney, PhD

Principal Investigator

University of Washington

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

This trial is for young adults who consume alcohol and may engage in sexual activity, including unprotected sex. Participants must be willing to complete an online educational program. Those not interested in participating are excluded.

Inclusion Criteria

Assessed as part of screening procedures

Exclusion Criteria

I do not wish to participate in the trial.

Timeline for a Trial Participant

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Monitoring and Intervention

Participants complete a 5-week monitoring period with either a brief online program and check-in surveys or check-in surveys only

5 weeks

Weekly online check-ins

Follow-up

Participants complete follow-up surveys to assess outcomes at 1, 3, and 6 months

6 months

3 follow-up surveys (online)

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

• Online program

Trial Overview The study tests a brief online program designed to educate young adults about the risks associated with alcohol consumption and sexual behaviors. The effectiveness of the program will be compared against those who do not participate in it at all.

How Is the Trial Designed?

Group I: Intervention only Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

This group will complete 4 weeks of the brief online program along with 5 weeks of check-in surveys.

Group II: Assessment only Active Control 1 Intervention

This group will complete 5 weeks of check-in surveys.

Online program is already approved in United States, Canada for the following indications:

Approved in United States as Alcohol Education Program for:

• Underage drinking prevention
• Alcohol abuse education

Approved in Canada as Alcohol Awareness Course for:

• Youth alcohol awareness
• Alcohol misuse prevention

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

University of Washington

Lead Sponsor

Trials

1,858

Recruited

2,023,000+

National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)

Collaborator

Trials

865

Recruited

1,091,000+

Published Research Related to This Trial

Patient education is crucial for improving health outcomes, as it empowers patients to make informed health decisions and optimize their well-being.

The review highlights the effectiveness of patient education in various neurological conditions, suggesting that tailored educational approaches can enhance patient knowledge, behaviors, attitudes, and skills.

NCBI (Pubmed)

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Patient education in neurology. Leep Hunderfund, AN., Bartleson, JD.[2010]

Students who did not complete the AlcoholEdu course were 4.64 times more likely to experience an alcohol-related event requiring medical attention compared to those who completed the course, indicating the course's effectiveness in reducing high-risk drinking.

This study highlights the importance of monitoring first-year students who fail to complete alcohol education programs, suggesting that they may benefit from additional interventions to prevent future alcohol-related issues.

NCBI (Pubmed)

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Failure of college students to complete an online alcohol education course as a predictor of high-risk drinking that requires medical attention. Abrams, GB., Kolligian, J., Mills, DL., et al.[2013]

The Web-based alcohol education program significantly increased alcohol-related knowledge among 3,216 incoming freshmen, but did not lead to a reduction in high-risk drinking behaviors or alcohol-related harms, except for a decrease in playing drinking games.

This study suggests that simply providing knowledge about alcohol does not effectively change risky drinking behaviors in college students, highlighting the need for more comprehensive interventions.

NCBI (Pubmed)

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Impact of an online alcohol education course on behavior and harm for incoming first-year college students: short-term evaluation of a randomized trial. Croom, K., Lewis, D., Marchell, T., et al.[2008]

Effective patient education is crucial for enhancing patient satisfaction and improving clinical outcomes, as it has been shown to reduce hospital stays.

The Patient Family Educational Advisory Committee (PFEAC) emphasizes the need for coordinated health education across all care disciplines, focusing on common issues related to culture, documentation, and competency.

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Putting the pieces in place: the patient education puzzle. Gaynor, S., Patyk, M.[2019]

The pilot test of an Internet-based intervention for reducing high-risk drinking involved 166 adults and showed a strong intention among participants to change their drinking behaviors after just one session.

An impressive 94.3% of participants would recommend the program, indicating high satisfaction and feasibility for promoting responsible drinking among employed adults.

NCBI (Pubmed)

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An Internet-Based Computer-Tailored Intervention to Promote Responsible Drinking: Findings from a Pilot Test with Employed Adults. Mauriello, LM., Gökbayrak, NS., Van Marter, DF., et al.[2021]

The traditional belief that moderate alcohol consumption is safe has been challenged by new research showing that individual factors, such as genetics and background, significantly influence alcohol's effects and risks.

Health education should shift from promoting safe drinking thresholds to emphasizing 'alcohol risk', encouraging responsible behavior based on both the amount consumed and individual vulnerabilities, without advocating for prohibition.

NCBI (Pubmed)

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[Health education about alcohol; need to abandon a purely quantitative message]. Hillemand, B.[2006]

The traditional belief that moderate alcohol consumption is safe has been challenged by new research showing that alcohol can be harmful even at lower levels due to various metabolic pathways and genetic factors.

Health education should shift from promoting safe drinking thresholds to emphasizing 'alcohol risk', which considers both the amount consumed and individual vulnerabilities, encouraging responsible drinking behaviors without advocating for prohibition.

NCBI (Pubmed)

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[Health education on alcohol. The necessity to abandon a purely quantitative message]. Hillemand, B.[2013]

In a randomized controlled trial involving 741 hazardous drinkers, personalized feedback components of the Check Your Drinking Screener (CYD) were effective in reducing weekly alcohol consumption and improving AUDIT-C scores, indicating their efficacy as an intervention.

The study found no significant impact from the normative feedback components of the CYD, suggesting that personalized feedback alone can motivate change in drinking behavior even without normative comparisons.

NCBI (Pubmed)

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Treatment dismantling pilot study to identify the active ingredients in personalized feedback interventions for hazardous alcohol use: randomized controlled trial. Cunningham, JA., Murphy, M., Hendershot, CS.[2022]

A study involving 483 military personnel showed that those who received safety education at admission had significantly improved perceptions and attitudes about their own safety compared to those who did not receive education.

The intervention group scored higher in both perception (estimate: 7.809, P < 0.0001) and attitude (estimate: 5.539, P < 0.0001) regarding safety, indicating that patient education can effectively enhance engagement in medical error prevention.

NCBI (Pubmed)

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The effects of patient education on patient safety: can we change patient perceptions and attitudes?: Lessons from the Armed Forces Capital Hospital in Korea. An, J., Kim, SJ., Park, S., et al.[2022]

A quality improvement program aimed at enhancing medication education for post-acute neurosurgical patients led to increased patient satisfaction scores, highlighting the importance of effective communication about medications and their side effects.

The program utilized strategies like patient handouts, nurse education, and the 'teach back' method, which proved successful in reinforcing understanding and improving patient experiences related to medication management.

NCBI (Pubmed)

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Using evidence to improve satisfaction with medication side-effects education on a neuro-medical surgical unit. Ahrens, SL., Wirges, AM.[2022]

The Internet-based alcohol misuse prevention course, AlcoholEdu for College, significantly reduced past-30-day alcohol use and binge drinking among first-year college students immediately after the course, based on a study involving 30 universities and approximately 90 participants per campus.

However, these positive effects were short-lived, as they did not persist into the spring semester, indicating the need for ongoing reinforcement and support to maintain the benefits of the program.

NCBI (Pubmed)

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Evaluation of an Internet-based alcohol misuse prevention course for college freshmen: findings of a randomized multi-campus trial. Paschall, MJ., Antin, T., Ringwalt, CL., et al.[2022]

The AlcoholEdu for College online course significantly reduced the risk of alcohol-related problems among incoming freshmen in the short term, particularly in the physiological, social, and victimization domains, as shown in a multicampus trial involving 30 universities.

The positive effects of AlcoholEdu were more pronounced at colleges where more students completed the course, suggesting that mandating the program could enhance its effectiveness in preventing alcohol-related issues.

NCBI (Pubmed)

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Effects of AlcoholEdu for college on alcohol-related problems among freshmen: a randomized multicampus trial. Paschall, MJ., Antin, T., Ringwalt, CL., et al.[2022]

Involving patients and their families in hospital settings is crucial for improving patient safety, highlighting the need for effective education on safety practices.

Web-based educational programs are identified as valuable tools for easily disseminating patient safety information and enhancing the knowledge of patients and families.

NCBI (Pubmed)

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Requirement Analysis for Developing a Patient Participation Program in Patient Safety. Lee, NJ., Ahn, S., Lee, M.[2019]

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