Evaluating an online treatment for military partners of heavy drinkers
A SMART evaluation of an adaptive web-based AUD treatment for service members and their partners
This study is for military spouses who are dealing with a partner's heavy drinking, and it’s testing a friendly online program to help them cut back on their own drinking and improve communication, which might encourage their loved ones to get help.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Stanford University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Stanford, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10911094 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on military spouses who are in relationships with service members that have heavy drinking issues. It aims to provide an adaptive web-based intervention designed to help these partners reduce their own drinking and improve communication skills, which may encourage their service members to seek help. The study employs a Sequential Multiple Assignment Randomized Trial (SMART) design to assess the effectiveness of this intervention and to understand the factors that influence help-seeking behavior among service members. Participants will also share their experiences through interviews to provide qualitative insights into the challenges faced in seeking care.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are military spouses or partners of service members who engage in heavy drinking.
Not a fit: Patients who are not in relationships with heavy drinking service members may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved mental health and support for military spouses and their partners, ultimately reducing alcohol abuse and related issues.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using web-based interventions for behavioral health issues, indicating that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
Stanford, United States
- Stanford University — Stanford, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Osilla, Karen Chan — Stanford University
- Study coordinator: Osilla, Karen Chan
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.