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Motivational and Cognitive Intervention for Heavy Drinking in College Students (MCID Trial)

Phase 1
Waitlist Available
Led By Giao Q. Tran, Ph.D.
Research Sponsored by University of Cincinnati
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Be between 18 and 65 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up pre-treatment, 2-month follow-up, 4-month follow-up, 6-month follow-up
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MCID Trial Summary

This trial will test a new intervention for college students who drink heavily to cope with anxiety and depression, which can lead to alcohol dependence.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for college students who often drink heavily, partly to deal with anxiety and depression. They should have had at least one heavy drinking episode recently but shouldn't be severely alcohol dependent or have a serious mental health diagnosis like hallucinations or suicidal thoughts.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study is testing two approaches: Brief Motivational Intervention (BMI) and the new Motivational and Cognitive Intervention for Drinkers (MCID). These are designed to help students who drink due to stress, anxiety, or sadness.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this trial involves counseling interventions rather than medications, there may not be typical 'side effects.' Participants might experience discomfort discussing personal issues related to drinking, anxiety, or depression.

MCID Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~pre-treatment, 2-month follow-up, 4-month follow-up, 6-month follow-up
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and pre-treatment, 2-month follow-up, 4-month follow-up, 6-month follow-up for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Alcohol Consumption and Drinking-Related Negative Consequences
Anxiety
Depression
Secondary outcome measures
Cost efficacy data

MCID Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: MCIDExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Group II: BMIExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Brief Motivational Intervention (BMI)
2012
N/A
~1190

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of CincinnatiLead Sponsor
427 Previous Clinical Trials
634,271 Total Patients Enrolled
21 Trials studying Depression
1,311 Patients Enrolled for Depression
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)NIH
791 Previous Clinical Trials
1,356,884 Total Patients Enrolled
25 Trials studying Depression
8,370 Patients Enrolled for Depression
Giao Q. Tran, Ph.D.Principal InvestigatorUniversity of Cincinnati
1 Previous Clinical Trials
53 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

Brief Motivational Intervention (BMI) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT01204229 — Phase 1
Depression Research Study Groups: BMI, MCID
Depression Clinical Trial 2023: Brief Motivational Intervention (BMI) Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT01204229 — Phase 1
Brief Motivational Intervention (BMI) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT01204229 — Phase 1

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Does the protocol for this trial accept those aged 30 or above?

"This clinical trial is seeking participants who are between 18 and 25 years of age."

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What are the qualifying criteria for individuals to partake in this trial?

"This clinical study seeks 100 individuals with depression, aged between 18 and 25. Applicants must demonstrate the following: 1) At least one occasion of overindulgence in alcoholic beverages (4 drinks for women; 5 drinks for men); 2) Mild levels of anxiety or sadness; 3) Occasional to persistent issues arising from alcohol consumption."

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Is recruitment still active for this research project?

"From what is posted on clinicaltrials.gov, this particular research project has ceased its search for participants; the trial was first published in May 2010 and last updated in April 2011. However, there are currently 1569 other studies that remain open to recruitment at present time."

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What risks, if any, accompany the use of Motivational and Cognitive Intervention for Drinkers (MCID)?

"The safety of Motivational and Cognitive Intervention for Drinkers (MCID) has been assessed as 1 due to the limited evidence available from its Phase 1 trial, which suggests a need for further investigation into efficacy."

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~7 spots leftby Mar 2025