Helping young adults who aren't in four-year colleges reduce alcohol use

Reaching Non-Four-Year College Emerging Adults with Brief Alcohol Interventions: An Investigation of Service User Preferences and Implementation Determinants

['FUNDING_FELLOWSHIP'] · UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS · NIH-10995759

This study is looking at how to best help young adults who aren't in college with their drinking habits by finding out what kind of support they prefer and how to make it work in their community in Memphis.

Quick facts

Phase['FUNDING_FELLOWSHIP']
Study typeNih_funding
SexAll
SponsorUNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS (nih funded)
Locations1 site (MEMPHIS, UNITED STATES)
Trial IDNIH-10995759 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this research studies

This research focuses on understanding how to effectively provide brief alcohol interventions to emerging adults who are not enrolled in four-year colleges. It aims to identify the preferences of these individuals regarding alcohol interventions and explore local perspectives on implementing these interventions in Memphis. By engaging with this underserved population, the research seeks to address the barriers they face in accessing alcohol-related support and improve their health outcomes. The methodology includes gathering data on preferences and implementation challenges to tailor interventions that resonate with this group.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are emerging adults aged 18-29 who are not enrolled in four-year colleges and may be experiencing alcohol-related challenges.

Not a fit: Patients who are currently enrolled in four-year colleges or those who do not consume alcohol may not receive any benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective alcohol interventions that significantly reduce alcohol-related health issues among non-college emerging adults.

How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that brief alcohol interventions can be effective among similar populations, indicating a promising approach for this study.

Where this research is happening

MEMPHIS, UNITED STATES

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.

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