Reducing alcohol use problems among Pacific Islander young adults
Official title: Preventing Alcohol Use Disorders and Alcohol-Related Harms in Pacific Islander Young Adults
Funded at University of California Riverside · NIH-10930966 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working to help young Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders, ages 18-30, by creating a special program called SPEAR that fits their culture and aims to reduce problems related to alcohol use.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California Riverside NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Riverside, United States) |
| Project start | September 18, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $552,065 |
| NIH project number | 5R01AA030786-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10930966 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander young adults aged 18-30 who are at risk for or experiencing alcohol use disorders.
✕Less likely to help
Patients outside the Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities or those not within the specified age range may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on addressing the high rates of alcohol use disorders and related harms among Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders (NPI) aged 18-30 in the U.S. The project aims to develop and test a culturally tailored intervention called SPEAR (Strategies for Pacific Empowerment and Alcohol Reduction) that is designed specifically for this community. By collaborating with local experts and community members, the research will create a treatment manual that reflects the unique cultural practices and needs of NPI young adults. The goal is to implement effective strategies that can prevent or reduce alcohol-related issues in this population.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to a significant reduction in alcohol use disorders and related harms among Pacific Islander young adults.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in culturally tailored interventions for substance use disorders, indicating potential for this approach to be effective.
Where this research is happening
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University of California Riverside
Riverside, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Subica, Andrew Makoto — University of California Riverside
- Study coordinator: Subica, Andrew Makoto
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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.