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Online and Text Messaging Intervention for Risky Health Behaviors (EQUIP Trial)
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Led By Melissa A Lewis, PhD
Research Sponsored by University of North Texas Health Science Center
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Age 18-24
If female, not pregnant or trying to become pregnant
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up change from baseline measurement at 2 months
Awards & highlights
EQUIP Trial Summary
This trial will study how to make interventions more successful in reducing excessive alcohol and marijuana use among young adults by focusing on why they choose to use or not use protective behavioral strategies.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for young adults aged 18-24 living in Texas who regularly use alcohol and marijuana at least twice a week, are not seeking treatment for substance use, and have experienced related consequences recently. Participants must be open to receiving messages, own a phone capable of texting, and be willing to join online focus groups or surveys.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests an intervention using personalized feedback through online platforms and text messaging aimed at understanding motivations behind the use or avoidance of protective behavioral strategies (PBS) by young adults when consuming alcohol or marijuana.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this is a behavioral intervention involving feedback via technology rather than medication, traditional physical side effects are not expected. However, participants may experience psychological impacts from self-reflection on their behaviors.
EQUIP Trial Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
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I am between 18 and 24 years old.
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I am not pregnant nor trying to become pregnant.
EQUIP Trial Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ change from baseline measurement at 2 months
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~change from baseline measurement at 2 months
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Change in Alcohol Protective Behavioral Strategies
Change in Concurrent Alcohol and Marijuana Use
Change in Daily Drinking Questionnaire
+8 moreSecondary outcome measures
Change in COVID-19
EQUIP Trial Design
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Online and Text Message InterventionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants randomized to the intervention will receive a link to the online intervention following baseline completion. The online and Text Message intervention, and its delivery, will be designed and adapted based on the results of the formative focus groups and cognitive interviews and is meant to be non-confrontational in tone, seeks to increase motivation to increase the quality use of PBS and decrease motivations for non-use of PBS. Intervention participants will receive personalized PBS Text Messages 3x per week (based on self-selections from the interactive online intervention) for 8 consecutive weeks timed to occur on a random weekday as well as Friday and Saturday.
Group II: Wait List ControlActive Control1 Intervention
The wait-list control condition will not receive any intervention content during the 8-week period of data collection, but will complete baseline, 2-month, and daily surveys according to the same schedule as the intervention group in order to assess event-level PBS use, PBS non-use, alcohol and marijuana use, CAM and SAM use, and related consequences for up to 24 days over an 8-week period. All wait-list control participants will receive the intervention at the end of the 8-week period of data collection for the pilot study.
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Who is running the clinical trial?
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)NIH
800 Previous Clinical Trials
1,362,797 Total Patients Enrolled
University of North Texas Health Science CenterLead Sponsor
39 Previous Clinical Trials
19,972 Total Patients Enrolled
Melissa A Lewis, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of North Texas Health Science Center
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- I am not willing to participate in the trial.I am not pregnant nor trying to become pregnant.I have a valid email address.I am between 18 and 24 years old.I am willing to join online studies and receive phone notifications for them.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Online and Text Message Intervention
- Group 2: Wait List Control
Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
Am I eligible to be a part of this investigation?
"In order to be eligible for this trial, applicants must demonstrate risk behaviors and have a satisfactory level of health. Additionally, their age should fall between 18 and 24 years old. Presently, the clinical trial is recruiting approximately 200 participants."
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Is this experimental protocol open to participants aged over 50?
"To join this trial, participants must be between the ages of 18 and 24. There are separate studies for those under 18 and above 65 years old; 5 based on the former criteria, 6 pertaining to the latter."
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Are participants currently being sought for the scientific evaluation?
"According to clinicaltrials.gov, this research trial is no longer recruiting participants after having been published on April 1st 2023 and last updated October 27th 2022. Nevertheless, 16 other trials are currently looking for volunteers."
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