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Behavioral Interventions for Alcohol Misuse

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Waitlist Available
Led By Alyssa L Norris, PhD
Research Sponsored by The Miriam Hospital
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
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Must have
Female
Be between 18 and 65 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up through study completion, an average of 4 months
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial is testing a new intervention specifically designed to reduce alcohol misuse among sexual minority women, who are at higher risk for negative consequences from drinking than their heterosexual peers.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for English-speaking women who identify as sexual minorities and currently report heavy drinking. They must be able to give informed consent and have a sufficient level of literacy. Women planning to move during the study or those with active suicidality cannot participate.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The trial is testing two behavioral interventions: Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Health Coaching (HC), designed specifically for sexual minority women to reduce alcohol misuse by addressing unique risk factors like minority stress.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since the interventions are behavioral, there may not be physical side effects like with medication, but participants might experience emotional discomfort when discussing personal issues related to their alcohol use.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am female.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~through study completion, an average of 4 months
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and through study completion, an average of 4 months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Acceptability of Intervention
Feasibility of Intervention
Secondary outcome measures
Alcohol consequences
Alcohol use quantity

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Behavioral: Motivational Interview (MI)Experimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants will complete a brief motivational interview focusing on determinants of women's alcohol use, including a focus on normative perceptions as well as motives for drinking.
Group II: Behavioral: Health Coaching (HC)Active Control1 Intervention
Participants will complete a brief health coaching interview and session focusing on educational modules.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

The Miriam HospitalLead Sponsor
237 Previous Clinical Trials
37,135 Total Patients Enrolled
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)NIH
791 Previous Clinical Trials
1,356,914 Total Patients Enrolled
Alyssa L Norris, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorThe Miriam Hospital

Media Library

Health Coaching (HC) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05010187 — N/A
Alcohol Consumption Research Study Groups: Behavioral: Health Coaching (HC), Behavioral: Motivational Interview (MI)
Alcohol Consumption Clinical Trial 2023: Health Coaching (HC) Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05010187 — N/A
Health Coaching (HC) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05010187 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Is this research open to seniors aged 85 and above?

"The parameters for eligibility in this clinical trial stipulate that participants must be at least 18 years old and not exceed the age of 29."

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Are there any available positions for this clinical trial?

"The records on clinicaltrials.gov state that this study, which was initially posted on October 1st 2023 and most recently amended in August 10th 2021, is no longer enrolling participants. However, there are presently 244 other trials actively looking for patients."

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Who is eligible for participation in this clinical experiment?

"For this trial, 70 participants aged 18-29 who self-identify as a female sexual minority and report heavy drinking are eligible to enrol."

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~0 spots leftby Apr 2024