Using text messaging to help young adults reduce harmful drinking
ASPIRE to Change: Leveraging Text Messaging Peer Support Coaching to Mitigate Hazardous Alcohol Consumption in Non-Collegiate Young Adults
['FUNDING_R01'] · STANFORD UNIVERSITY · NIH-10980286
This study is looking for young adults aged 18 to 25 who want to cut back on drinking, and it will test a new program that uses text messages to offer support from friends and help change drinking habits, compared to a standard approach.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | STANFORD UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (STANFORD, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10980286 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on addressing hazardous alcohol consumption among non-collegiate young adults aged 18 to 25, a group that is often overlooked in existing interventions. The ASPIRE program utilizes text messaging to provide peer support and accountability, integrating cognitive and behavioral strategies with environmental factors. Participants will be randomly assigned to either the ASPIRE program or a traditional Cognitive Behavioral Intervention (CBI) for three months, with regular text assessments to monitor their drinking patterns and peer interactions. The goal is to enhance the effectiveness of alcohol reduction strategies through positive peer influences and environmental modifications.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are non-collegiate young adults aged 18 to 25 who engage in hazardous alcohol consumption.
Not a fit: Patients who are not within the age range of 18 to 25 or who do not consume alcohol at hazardous levels may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce hazardous drinking behaviors among young adults, leading to improved health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success with text-based interventions for alcohol reduction, indicating that this approach has potential for effectiveness.
Where this research is happening
STANFORD, UNITED STATES
- STANFORD UNIVERSITY — STANFORD, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: SUFFOLETTO, BRIAN P — STANFORD UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: SUFFOLETTO, BRIAN P
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
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