A customizable online tool to help young adults reduce alcohol-related harm.
A user-customizable personalized normative feedback intervention for alcohol harm reduction in young adults: Feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy.
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON · NIH-10983073
This study is creating an easy-to-use online tool to help young adults understand their drinking habits better and reduce alcohol-related problems by giving them personalized feedback based on their peers, and it will be tested to see how well it works compared to regular treatment options.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (SEATTLE, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10983073 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a user-friendly web-based intervention aimed at reducing alcohol-related harm among young adults. It will involve creating a personalized normative feedback system that corrects misconceptions about peer alcohol consumption and allows users to customize their feedback based on specific groups, such as first-year students or sexual minorities. The intervention will be pilot tested to evaluate its acceptability, engagement, and preliminary effectiveness compared to standard treatment options. By tailoring the experience to individual users, the goal is to enhance engagement and ultimately reduce harmful drinking behaviors.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are young adults, particularly those who may be heavy drinkers or at risk of alcohol-related harm.
Not a fit: Patients who do not consume alcohol or are not within the young adult age range may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide young adults with effective tools to better understand and manage their alcohol consumption, leading to reduced harm.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that personalized normative feedback can be effective in reducing alcohol consumption among college students, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
SEATTLE, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON — SEATTLE, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: GRAUPENSPERGER, SCOTT ANTHONY — UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
- Study coordinator: GRAUPENSPERGER, SCOTT ANTHONY
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.