Psychological Video for Reducing Alcohol Consumption

Overseen By Nicole S Moses

Age: 18 - 65

Sex: Any

Trial Phase: Academic

Sponsor: Western University, Canada

Disqualifiers: Underage, Behaviour therapy, Pregnancy

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

Compensation: Varies

Number of Visits: Unknown

152 Participants Needed

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

This study will examine the effectiveness of a 7-minute informational video using the threat and coping components of the Protection Motivation Theory (PMT) reduces alcohol intention and behaviour among young Canadian adults. Our aim is to determine whether perceived vulnerability, perceived severity, response efficacy and self-efficacy are associated with goal intentions to reduce drinking alcohol, and whether goals intentions to reduce alcohol drinking are associated with actual reductions in alcohol use among this population. Participants will be randomized to view either a specific PMT-video or a non-specific video on coffee and then complete questionnaires that relate to the PMT constructs. Intention and behaviour to drink alcohol will be compared between the two conditions over a 4-week period.

Research Team

Harry Parapavessis

Principal Investigator

Western University

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for young Canadian adults who are interested in reducing their alcohol consumption. Participants should be willing to watch an informational video and complete questionnaires. There's no mention of specific health conditions required or excluded, so it appears open to healthy individuals as well as those with certain conditions like colorectal cancer.

Inclusion Criteria

Current alcohol drinker

Access to necessary resources for a technology-based intervention (i.e., smartphone, computer, internet)

I am between 19 and 25 years old and can read, write, and understand English.

Exclusion Criteria

Currently actively participating in behaviour therapy treatment for alcohol or attending a rehab centre

Are pregnant /plan to become pregnant during the study period

I am under 19, the legal drinking age in Ontario.

Timeline

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

1-2 weeks

Baseline Assessment

Participants complete baseline surveys assessing drinking patterns, intentions, and PMT constructs

1 week

Online survey

Intervention

Participants watch a 7-minute PMT video or a control video and complete post-video surveys

1 week

Online video and survey

Follow-up

Participants complete follow-up surveys assessing PMT constructs, intentions, and drinking behavior

4 weeks

Online survey

Treatment Details

Interventions

• PMT Intervention

Trial Overview The study tests if a short video based on Protection Motivation Theory (PMT) can influence young adults' intentions and actual behavior towards drinking less alcohol. Participants will either see this PMT-video or a control video about coffee, then their intention to drink and actual alcohol use are tracked for four weeks.

Participant Groups

Group I: PMT Information Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

The participant will watch the PMT-video and then complete the associated questionnaires.

Group II: Non-contact Control Active Control 1 Intervention

The participant will watch a non-specific video about coffee and then complete the associated questionnaires.

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Western University, Canada

Lead Sponsor

Trials

270

Recruited

62,500+