Computer-based Intervention for Adolescent Alcohol Abuse
(ASPIRE Trial)
Trial Summary
What is the purpose of this trial?
Our goal is to conduct a large multi-site randomized controlled trial (RCT) of a promising computer-facilitated Screening and clinician Brief Intervention (cSBI) system designed for delivery by pediatric primary care clinicians and aimed at reducing unhealthy alcohol use and related riding/driving safety risk among adolescent patients. Our setting will be the American Academy of Pediatrics' (AAP) Pediatric Research in Office Settings (PROS) national primary care research network, with \>600 U.S. primary care practices having participated in recent studies. This trial addresses the evidence gap identified in the latest U.S. Preventive Services Task Force review of alcohol screening and brief counseling interventions among adolescents, and, if shown effective, the cSBI system could be widely disseminated via AAP's existing education, teaching, and advocacy platforms to its 67,000 pediatrician members, thereby greatly increasing the potential for population-level impact of alcohol screening and brief intervention for U.S. adolescents.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. It is best to discuss this with the trial coordinators or your doctor.
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Computer-facilitated Screening and Brief Intervention (cSBI) for adolescent alcohol abuse?
Research shows that computer-based programs can effectively increase motivation and reduce alcohol-related harm by building skills. A study found that a similar computer-facilitated intervention reduced heavy drinking among U.S. adolescents, indicating potential effectiveness for this treatment.12345
Is the computer-based intervention for adolescent alcohol abuse safe for humans?
How is the Computer-facilitated Screening and Brief Intervention (cSBI) treatment different from other treatments for adolescent alcohol abuse?
The Computer-facilitated Screening and Brief Intervention (cSBI) is unique because it uses computer technology to deliver interventions, making it more accessible and engaging for adolescents who are comfortable with digital platforms. This approach can enhance motivation and reduce alcohol-related harm by providing personalized feedback and skill-building exercises, which may be more cost-effective and easier to implement than traditional face-to-face interventions.1231112
Research Team
Lydia A. Shrier, MD
Principal Investigator
Boston Children's Hospital
Sion K Harris, PhD
Principal Investigator
Boston Children's Hospital
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for teens aged 14-17 who have used alcohol in the past year or ridden with an impaired driver. They must be going for a check-up, able to complete activities before their visit, and willing to share their cell phone number. Teens already in substance use treatment, with communication barriers, or certain medical/emotional issues can't join.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Intervention
Participants receive computer-facilitated Screening and Brief Intervention (cSBI) during well-visits
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for heavy episodic drinking and riding/driving risks
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Computer-facilitated Screening and Brief Intervention
Find a Clinic Near You
Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Boston Children's Hospital
Lead Sponsor
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
Collaborator
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Collaborator
American Academy of Pediatrics
Collaborator