Personalized Feedback for Alcoholism

(D3 Trial)

Overseen By Nicole Fossos-Wong

Age: 18 - 65

Sex: Any

Trial Phase: Academic

Sponsor: University of Washington

Disqualifiers: Not meeting inclusion criteria, others

No Placebo Group All trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

Compensation: Varies

Number of Visits: Unknown

50 Participants Needed

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

Decisions during drinking (D3) is randomized clinical feasibility trial assessing whether health-related materials created for young adults who want to have more positive experiences if they decide to drink alcohol are acceptable and usable. Enrolled participants will be randomized to receive the health-related messages in 5-7 online modules over the 20-30 days or to only receive assessments. Those randomized to receive the intervention will also receive text-messages with health message content during the 20-30 days. After completing the intervention, participants will report on the usability and acceptability of the material, which is the main outcome. For secondary outcomes, participants in both the intervention and control will report on their drinking and drinking-related consequences in the post-intervention questionnaire (or 30 days after initial questionnaire for control participants) and 1 month later.

Research Team

Brittney Hultgren, PhD

Principal Investigator

University of Washington

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for young adults who are dealing with alcoholism and are interested in exploring ways to have more positive experiences if they choose to drink. Specific eligibility criteria details were not provided, so it's assumed that participants should be willing to engage with online modules and text messages.

Inclusion Criteria

At least 1 occurrence of heavy drinking in the past month

Agree to be randomized to receive intervention to assessment only control

Ability to receive SMS text-messages

Exclusion Criteria

Not meeting inclusion criteria

Not being able to verify identification

Timeline

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

1-2 weeks

Intervention

Participants receive health-related messages in 5-7 online modules over 20-30 days, along with text-message health information

4-5 weeks

Online modules and text messages

Post-Intervention Assessment

Participants report on the usability and acceptability of the material, and both groups report on drinking and drinking-related consequences

1 week

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for secondary outcomes, including alcohol consumption and related consequences

4 weeks

Treatment Details

Interventions

• Personalized feedback

Trial Overview The study tests personalized feedback through online modules and text messages aimed at improving drinking outcomes. Participants will either receive this intervention over a month or just undergo assessments without the additional health-related messages.

Participant Groups

Group I: D3 online health information and text-messages Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

Participants receiver personalized health information feedback across 5-7 online modules over 20-30 days along with text-message health information

Group II: Assessment only control Active Control 1 Intervention

Participants will receive questionnaires similar to intervention group but will not receive any health information modules or related text-messages

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

University of Washington

Lead Sponsor

Trials

1,858

Recruited

2,023,000+

National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)

Collaborator

Trials

865

Recruited

1,091,000+