Using a mobile app to help young adults with ADHD reduce alcohol use
Developing a mobile-health intervention to reduce problematic alcohol use in young adults with ADHD
This study is testing a helpful mobile program for young adults with ADHD who are having trouble with drinking too much alcohol, using friendly text messages to support better self-control and drinking habits.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Pittsburgh, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10911806 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to create and test a mobile health intervention designed specifically for young adults aged 18-25 who have Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and struggle with problematic alcohol use. The intervention will utilize text messages to encourage the use of behavioral strategies that improve self-control in real-time, particularly during high-risk drinking situations. Participants will receive personalized feedback based on their ADHD symptoms to enhance their awareness and ability to manage their drinking behavior. The project will assess the feasibility and effectiveness of this approach to help reduce alcohol consumption among this vulnerable population.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are young adults aged 18-25 who have been diagnosed with ADHD and experience problematic alcohol use.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have ADHD or are outside the age range of 18-25 may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide a new, accessible tool for young adults with ADHD to better manage their alcohol use and improve their overall well-being.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using mobile health interventions for behavioral modifications, suggesting potential success for this novel approach.
Where this research is happening
Pittsburgh, United States
- University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh — Pittsburgh, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kennedy, Traci M. — University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh
- Study coordinator: Kennedy, Traci M.
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.