Brief Intervention for Alcohol Use Disorder
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
The current proposal aims to enhance a mobile-delivered brief intervention for young adults with heavy alcohol use and interpersonal trauma by including adaptive coping strategies for managing trauma-related distress and using peer coaches after delivery of the intervention to maintain treatment gains. Individuals will be randomized to a modified brief intervention incorporating with peer coaches, a standard brief intervention, or assessment only. Participants will be followed up at 3 and 6 months post intervention. The investigators hypothesize that the trauma-informed and peer-supported brief intervention (TIPS-BI) will show low levels of dropout, will be perceived positively by participants, and will result in greater reductions in alcohol use compared to a standard brief intervention and assessment only.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
If you are currently taking medication for substance use, you cannot participate in this trial.
Is the Brief Intervention for Alcohol Use Disorder safe for humans?
The Seeking Safety program, which is similar to the Brief Intervention for Alcohol Use Disorder, has been used safely in various studies for people with substance use disorders and trauma-related issues. Participants generally reported positive outcomes and satisfaction with the treatment, indicating it is safe for human use.12345
How is the TIPS-BI treatment for Alcohol Use Disorder different from other treatments?
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment for Alcohol Use Disorder?
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for young adults aged 18-25 who are college students, have a history of heavy alcohol use and interpersonal trauma. They must speak English, have access to a cell phone, and not be currently receiving therapy or medication for substance use.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Intervention
Participants receive a mobile-delivered brief intervention with personalized feedback and coping strategies
Peer Coach Follow-up
Trained peers follow up with participants via text message to review adherence to goals and offer support
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for changes in alcohol and cannabis use, coping motives, and self-efficacy
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Assessment only
- Standard Brief Intervention
- Trauma-Informed and Peer-Supported Brief Intervention
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Western Kentucky University
Lead Sponsor