Helping new mothers reduce heavy drinking after childbirth
Helpline Delivery of Brief Interventions for Postpartum Heavy Episodic Drinking
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · PARTNERSHIP TO END ADDICTION · NIH-10983527
This study is looking to help new moms who are having a tough time with drinking in the first few months after giving birth by creating a friendly digital helpline where they can chat with experts and get helpful tips to support their journey to healthier habits.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | PARTNERSHIP TO END ADDICTION (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (NEW YORK, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10983527 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research aims to create and test a digital helpline that provides support to new mothers struggling with heavy drinking in the first three months after giving birth. The program will offer real-time text communication with professionals and automated messaging to deliver brief interventions tailored to the unique challenges faced by postpartum women. By using a combination of motivational interviewing and coping skills training, the helpline seeks to help mothers maintain lower alcohol consumption levels and prevent negative health outcomes for both themselves and their children.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are postpartum women who are experiencing heavy episodic drinking and are seeking support to reduce their alcohol consumption.
Not a fit: Patients who are not postpartum or who do not engage in heavy episodic drinking may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce heavy drinking among new mothers, leading to improved health outcomes for both mothers and their children.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that digital interventions and helplines can effectively support individuals in reducing alcohol consumption, indicating a promising approach for this population.
Where this research is happening
NEW YORK, UNITED STATES
- PARTNERSHIP TO END ADDICTION — NEW YORK, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: DAUBER, SARAH E. — PARTNERSHIP TO END ADDICTION
- Study coordinator: DAUBER, SARAH E.
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.
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