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DRT Mobile Intervention for Reducing Alcohol Consumption

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Waitlist Available
Research Sponsored by University of Central Florida
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 past 3 months measured- 12 week post intervention
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial uses text messages to try and stop college students from binge drinking.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for college students aged between 18 and 26 who speak English fluently. It's designed to help those who consume alcohol and aims to promote responsible drinking habits. Students with severe mental illness cannot participate.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests a mobile intervention based on Deviance Regulation Theory (DRT) against the Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention for College Students (BASICS). It evaluates if timely positive or negative messages about drinking can influence behavior.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this trial involves behavioral interventions through messaging, there are no direct physical side effects like you'd expect from medication. However, participants may experience psychological impacts from the content of the messages.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~past three months prior to intervention/study
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and past three months prior to intervention/study for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Protective Behavioral Strategies- 3 month follow up
Protective Behavioral Strategies- 6 month follow-up
Protective Behavioral Strategies- Initial intervention (Week 1)
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Secondary outcome measures
Alcohol use- 3 month follow up
Alcohol use- 6 month follow up
Alcohol use- Initial intervention (Week 1)
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Trial Design

3Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Deviance Regulation Theory+BASICSExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
DRT participants receive an initial intervention session that is consistent with their current (pre-intervention) PBS frequency norm beliefs but also follows the framework of BASICS. For the initial intervention session, participants discuss their perception of the use of alcohol and use of protective behavioral strategies among campus peers. They are given feedback on both descriptive and injunctive norms of alcohol use and PBS use by their peers which is tailored to each individuals normative perceptions. Following the initial intervention session, participants will carry a mobile device that allows for individuals to report current drinking environments. They then receive DRT consistent feedback based on the norms reported in their current drinking environment.
Group II: Deviance Regulation TheoryExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
DRT participants receive an initial intervention session that is consistent with their current (pre-intervention) PBS frequency norm beliefs. For the initial intervention session, participants discuss their perception of the use of alcohol and use of protective behavioral strategies among campus peers. They are given feedback on the injunctive norms of alcohol use and PBS use by their peers which is tailored to each individuals normative perceptions. Following the initial intervention session, participants will carry a mobile device that allows for individuals to report current drinking environments. They then receive DRT consistent feedback based on the norms reported in their current drinking environment.
Group III: BASICSActive Control1 Intervention
Participants in the active control will receive a modified single session BASICS. BASICS is a well-documented and empirically supported prevention/intervention program for college student drinkers. BASICS targets heavy drinking students that have experienced or are at an increased risk for a variety of alcohol-related problems linked to college student life. The program is designed to help students make better alcohol-use decisions based on a broader understanding of the risks associated with problem drinking. It enhances motivation to change and promotes the development of skills to moderate drinking. The overall style of the program uses motivational interviewing and emphasizes empathy and non-judgmental interaction. The aims of BASICS are to (1) reduce alcohol consumption and consequences, (2) promote healthier and more responsible choices, and (3) provide information and coping skills.
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
BASICS
2017
N/A
~100

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of Central FloridaLead Sponsor
78 Previous Clinical Trials
1,097,176 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

Alcohol Use Disorder Clinical Trial 2023: BASICS Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05098639 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

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

What educational aims are being sought after with this research experiment?

"This trial will evaluate the efficacy of Protective Behavioral Strategies over three months and measure Alcohol-related consequences using the Young Adult Alcohol Consequences Questionnaire (YAACQ). This questionnaire takes into account eight categories: Social-Interpersonal, Impaired Control, Self-Perception, Self-Care, Risk Behaviors, Academic/Occupational, Physical Dependence and Blackout Drinking. The responses to these questions are Yes/No or I do not wish to respond with a score range from 0-48; higher scores indicating an increased number of alcohol related issues."

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Are recruitment efforts for this trial still underway?

"This trial, which was registered on December 1st 2021 and last edited on October 18th 2021 is not presently recruiting participants. However, 244 other clinical trials are actively seeking volunteers at the moment."

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Is the age criterion of 35 years or above a prerequisite to participate in this clinical experiment?

"Participants must be 18-26 years old to qualify for this trial. Conversely, there are 20 trials available for minors and 163 studies accessible to seniors aged 65 or older."

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Is it possible for me to sign up as a participant in this clinical experiment?

"Those who meet the criteria of being between 18 and 26 years old, as well as having a history of alcohol consumption, are eligible to join this trial. Approximately 300 patients will be accepted in total."

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Who else is applying?

What state do they live in?
Florida
How old are they?
18 - 65
What site did they apply to?
The University of Central Florida
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Met criteria
Recent research and studies
clinicaltrials.govStudy
DRT Mobile Intervention to Increase Safe Drinking
2022. "DRT Mobile Intervention to Increase Safe Drinking". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05098639.
~32 spots leftby Aug 2024
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