A new way to find and help young adults with alcohol use problems
A Novel Platform to Identify and Treat Transitional Age Youth With Alcohol Use Disorder
This study is working on a new tool to help find young adults struggling with alcohol use who aren't in college, so they can get the support they need to improve their health and well-being.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 1 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Elevateu NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Los Angeles, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10761094 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to create a data management platform that helps identify young adults with alcohol use disorder (AUD) who are not enrolled in 4-year colleges. By leveraging advanced technology similar to what major companies use for targeted advertising, the platform will analyze various health and behavioral data to locate individuals who may benefit from interventions. The goal is to improve outreach and support for this often-overlooked population, ultimately reducing health disparities related to alcohol misuse. The project will assess the feasibility and acceptability of this approach among researchers and health departments.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are young adults aged 18-25 who are experiencing alcohol use disorder and are not currently enrolled in a 4-year college.
Not a fit: Patients who are not experiencing alcohol use disorder or those who are enrolled in 4-year colleges may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better identification and treatment options for young adults struggling with alcohol use disorder.
How similar studies have performed: While similar data management platforms have been successful in other health areas, this specific approach for identifying young adults with AUD is novel and untested.
Where this research is happening
Los Angeles, United States
- Elevateu — Los Angeles, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Garett, Renee — Elevateu
- Study coordinator: Garett, Renee
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.