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Behavioural Intervention

BAI + Texting for Texting

N/A
Recruiting
Led By Robert C Klesges, PhD
Research Sponsored by University of Virginia
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
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Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up baseline, 60 days, 6 months
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Study Summary

This trial aims to study the effectiveness of a Brief Alcohol Intervention (BAI) program in reducing alcohol-related incidents among Air Force Airmen. The study will involve approximately 3000 Airmen

Who is the study for?
This trial is for young adult Airmen in the US Air Force who are at risk of problematic drinking and have not faced severe alcohol-related legal issues. They must be willing to receive text messages and participate in surveys while maintaining anonymity.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests if automated, tailored text messages can enhance a Brief Alcohol Intervention (BAI) to prevent binge drinking among Airmen. Participants will either receive the standard BAI or BAI plus these targeted texts, with follow-up assessments up to six months post-training.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this intervention involves receiving text messages and participating in surveys rather than medical treatments, there are no direct physical side effects associated with it.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~baseline, 60 days, 6 months
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline, 60 days, 6 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
AUDIT
Daily Drinking Questionnaire with NIAAA recommended assessment items

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Placebo Group
Group I: BAI + TextingExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
Those assigned to this arm will receive the same BAI as the other arm with the addition of automated text messages. All messages are pre-written, the timing is pre-planned - all Airmen receive the same content at the same time. Airmen will receive 1-3 daily text messages per day two weeks before they are allowed off base following 12 weeks of enforced abstinence and will continue for the 4 weeks. All Airmen randomized to the text message arm will be directed to enroll into the supplemental program, specifying the first date when they will be able to go off base so that messages are timed appropriately. Messages sent before time off base reinforce the BAI content and provide additional, actionable advice on reducing or avoiding alcohol in more detail and specificity than time allows for during the BAI; messages sent after the first weekend off base will provide probes for reflection on Airman's behavior during the weekend. Messages are designed to maintain or enhance skill building.
Group II: Brief Alcohol InterventionPlacebo Group1 Intervention
Those assigned to the BAI condition receive the standard BAI, which we have conducted since 2010, during the 4th week of Technical Training, the last week of enforced abstinence. This BAI has become the de-facto standard of care and is part of USAF Training. The BAI is a group-based, one-hour session which includes the following components: Interactive discussion of the positives and negatives of drinking during training and heavy vs. moderate drinking; Discussion of USAF rules on alcohol use and penalties for violations; Discussion of impact of alcohol on military readiness; effects of alcohol and hangover on performance; Review of standard drinks, blood alcohol levels and tolerance; and normative feedback on the Airmen's drinking level compared to others. We will engage in a conversation about whether they have observed concerning patterns of alcohol misuse among other USAF personnel, and how to handle this, along with harm reduction and alcohol refusal strategies.
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Brief Alcohol Intervention
2019
N/A
~200

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Who is running the clinical trial?

National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)NIH
802 Previous Clinical Trials
1,362,445 Total Patients Enrolled
University of VirginiaLead Sponsor
754 Previous Clinical Trials
1,242,073 Total Patients Enrolled
University of MemphisOTHER
70 Previous Clinical Trials
8,889 Total Patients Enrolled

Frequently Asked Questions

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Are patients currently able to enroll in this ongoing study?

"Indeed, information from clinicaltrials.gov confirms that this investigation is actively seeking participants. The trial was first published on December 1st, 2023 and underwent its most recent revision on March 11th, 2024. A total of 3000 individuals are sought after for enrolment at a single research site."

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Recent research and studies
clinicaltrials.govStudy
Text-Based Messaging Strategies for Preventing Subsequent Problematic Alcohol Use
Robert Klesges 2023. "Text-Based Messaging Strategies for Preventing Subsequent Problematic Alcohol Use". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT06318975.
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