Helping female UK Armed Forces veterans manage alcohol consumption
Supporting Women in the UK Armed Forces Who Consume Alcohol at an Increased Risk: Refining the DrinksRation Platform - Study Protocol
This study is testing a new online tool to help female UK Armed Forces veterans manage their drinking and improve their health.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 148 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | King's College London Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (London) |
| Trial ID | NCT05970484 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to refine and evaluate the DrinksRation platform, a digital intervention designed to support UK Armed Forces veterans in managing their alcohol consumption. The focus is on female veterans, who experience higher rates of alcohol misuse compared to their civilian counterparts. The intervention will be tailored to meet the specific needs of these women, and its effectiveness will be assessed through a randomized controlled trial involving at least 148 participants. The study seeks to address the gap in support for female veterans and improve their health outcomes related to alcohol use.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are female veterans of the UK Armed Forces who consume 15 or more UK units of alcohol per week.
Not a fit: Patients who do not own a smartphone or consume less than 15 UK units of alcohol per week may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly reduce alcohol misuse among female veterans, improving their overall health and well-being.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success in using digital interventions for alcohol misuse, but this specific focus on female veterans is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria * Are aged 18 years or older; * Identify as female (self-reported sex); * Live in the United Kingdom; * Consume 15 UK units (approximately 150g) of alcohol or more per week as measured using Timeline Follow-back for alcohol consumption (TLFB; \[23\]) at baseline (day 0); * Are veterans of the UK AF, defined as per UK definitions as having completed at least one day of paid employment in the UK AF (verified by self-report at eligibility screening); * Have downloaded the mobile app onto an iOS or Android smartphone. Exclusion criteria -Does not own a smartphone phone.
Where this trial is running
London
- King's Centre for Military Health Research — London, United Kingdom (Recruiting)
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.