Improving strategies to reduce alcohol use among college students
Official title: Implementation of BASICS: Matching Effective Strategies to Address Common Barriers
Funded at University of Washington · NIH-10996730 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how colleges can better use a helpful program called BASICS to support students in cutting back on drinking, by understanding the challenges schools face when trying to implement it.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Fellowship grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Washington NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Seattle, United States) |
| Project start | July 16, 2024 |
| Project end | July 15, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $47,405 |
| NIH project number | 1F31AA031910-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10996730 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are college students who engage in high-risk drinking behaviors or are at risk of alcohol-related issues.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not attend college or are not involved in high-risk drinking behaviors may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on the Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention for College Students (BASICS), a proven method to help college students reduce problematic alcohol use. The study will explore the challenges and barriers that colleges face when implementing BASICS, using a mixed methods approach to gather insights from various campuses. By identifying factors that affect the delivery and effectiveness of this intervention, the research aims to enhance its implementation and ensure it meets the needs of students effectively.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved strategies for reducing high-risk drinking behaviors among college students, ultimately enhancing their health and well-being.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that BASICS is effective in various college populations, indicating a strong foundation for this study's approach.
Where this research is happening
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University of Washington
Seattle, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mettert, Kayne — University of Washington
- Study coordinator: Mettert, Kayne
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.