A mobile app helps Veterans manage hazardous drinking with peer support.
Stand Down-Think Before You Drink: An RCT of a Mobile App for Hazardous Drinking with Peer Phone Support
This study is looking at how well a mobile app called 'Stand Down: Think Before You Drink' helps Veterans who have issues with drinking, especially when it's paired with support from Peer Specialists, and it wants to see if this combination works better than the usual care Veterans receive.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Veterans Admin Palo Alto Health Care Sys NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Palo Alto, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10989868 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the effectiveness of a mobile application called 'Stand Down: Think Before You Drink' designed for Veterans who struggle with hazardous drinking. The app is paired with support from Peer Specialists who provide guidance and accountability, helping Veterans engage with the app and improve their drinking habits. The study aims to compare the outcomes of using this app with peer support against the standard care currently provided to Veterans. By addressing barriers such as stigma and access to treatment, this approach seeks to enhance self-management of alcohol use among older Veterans.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are Veterans aged 65 and older who screen positive for hazardous drinking.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have access to mobile technology or those who do not engage with digital health interventions may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve drinking outcomes for Veterans, leading to better overall health and well-being.
How similar studies have performed: Previous pilot studies have shown promising results for similar mobile app interventions in improving drinking outcomes among Veterans.
Where this research is happening
Palo Alto, United States
- Veterans Admin Palo Alto Health Care Sys — Palo Alto, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Blonigen, Daniel Michael — Veterans Admin Palo Alto Health Care Sys
- Study coordinator: Blonigen, Daniel Michael
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.