Helping college students reduce alcohol misuse and risky sexual behavior
Cross-Tailoring Integrative Alcohol and Risky Sex Feedback for College Students: A Hybrid Type 1 Effectiveness-Implementation Trial
['FUNDING_R01'] · UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY · NIH-11030721
This study is looking at how to help college students make safer choices about drinking and sex during their first weeks on campus by using a friendly app that gives them personalized feedback on their habits.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (LEXINGTON, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11030721 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on addressing alcohol misuse and risky sexual behavior among college students, particularly during their first few weeks on campus. It utilizes a personalized feedback intervention that combines technology with daily assessments to provide tailored feedback to students about their alcohol consumption and its relationship with risky sexual activities. By integrating these two critical areas, the research aims to fill a gap in existing prevention strategies and promote healthier behaviors among students.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are college students who engage in alcohol consumption and may be at risk for risky sexual behaviors.
Not a fit: Patients who do not consume alcohol or are not engaged in college life may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce alcohol misuse and associated risky sexual behaviors among college students, leading to improved health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown the efficacy of personalized feedback interventions in reducing alcohol misuse, suggesting that this integrated approach may also be effective.
Where this research is happening
LEXINGTON, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY — LEXINGTON, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: RAY, ANNE ELIZABETH — UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY
- Study coordinator: RAY, ANNE ELIZABETH
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.