Parent Intervention for Binge Drinking
Trial Summary
What is the purpose of this trial?
College students' alcohol use continues to be a major public health problem. Among the many consequences of this risky behavior are impaired driving and impaired passenger fatalities. Both college health administrators and parents have requested parent-based interventions (PBIs), and parents have demonstrated ample motivation to communicate with their teens. The proposed research will attempt to enhance an existing effective PBI, curb the alarming trends noted in the literature, and move the field forward by conducting a randomized controlled trial testing a modified version of the PBI that includes additional content for parents to establish clear lines of communication around the important topic of permissiveness (referred to as P-Chat).
Do I need to stop my current medications for this trial?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications.
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment PBI, P-Chat, P-Chat+ for binge drinking?
Research on similar technology-assisted parenting interventions, like Parent SMART, shows they are feasible and acceptable, with some evidence suggesting they help reduce adolescent drinking days and improve school outcomes. This suggests that engaging parents through technology can be effective in addressing substance use issues.12345
Is the Parent Intervention for Binge Drinking safe for humans?
The studies on parent-based interventions (PBIs) for reducing alcohol use in teenagers and parents suggest that these interventions are generally acceptable and feasible, with no specific safety concerns reported. However, care should be taken when discussing alcohol risk with parents in certain settings.36789
How does the Parent Intervention for Binge Drinking treatment differ from other treatments for binge drinking?
The Parent Intervention for Binge Drinking treatment is unique because it focuses on involving parents in reducing binge drinking among teenagers and young adults. It emphasizes improving parent-teen communication about alcohol and includes components like PBI, P-Chat, and P-Chat+, which are designed to encourage parents to discuss alcohol use and help their children make safer choices.67101112
Research Team
Robert Turrisi, PhD
Principal Investigator
Penn State University
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for parents and their college-age teens who are willing to participate together. Both must consent and complete initial assessments. It's not suitable for those outside the teen age range or if either party does not agree to join.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Intervention
Participants receive the P-Chat intervention, PBI, or P-Chat+ intervention
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for changes in alcohol use and related behaviors
Long-term Follow-up
Assess the long-term effects of the interventions during the senior year of college and one year post-college
Treatment Details
Interventions
- PBI
- P-Chat
- P-Chat+
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Penn State University
Lead Sponsor
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Collaborator
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
Collaborator