Mobile health app for Black individuals with hazardous drinking and anxiety
A Mobile-Delivered Personalized Feedback Intervention for Black Individuals Who Engage in Hazardous Drinking
This study is testing a mobile health app designed for Black individuals who drink too much and have anxiety, to see if it can help them understand and reduce their drinking habits.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Ages | 21 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Houston Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Houston, Texas) |
| Trial ID | NCT06416059 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study develops and tests a culturally adapted mobile health application aimed at Black individuals who engage in hazardous drinking and have clinical anxiety. The application utilizes a personalized feedback intervention to enhance understanding of the relationship between anxiety and alcohol use, while also motivating users to reduce hazardous drinking behaviors. Participants will navigate the app and provide feedback on its usability, followed by an evaluation of its feasibility and initial effects through remote data collection at various follow-up intervals.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are Black or African American adults aged 21 and older who engage in hazardous drinking and have clinical anxiety.
Not a fit: Patients currently undergoing treatment for alcohol or substance abuse, or those engaged in psychotherapy for anxiety or depression may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could provide a tailored approach to reduce hazardous drinking and improve mental health outcomes for Black individuals facing these challenges.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in using mobile health interventions for substance use and mental health, indicating potential for success with this culturally tailored approach.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Being 21 years of age or older * Self-identifying as Black or African American * Meeting criteria for current hazardous drinking pattern * Meeting criteria for clinical anxiety * Being able to provide written, informed consent * Owning a smartphone. Exclusion Criteria: * Current participation in alcohol or other substance abuse treatment * Engaged in psychotherapy for anxiety or depression * Concurrent use of medication for anxiety or depression * Being pregnant by self-report * Residence outside of the United States confirmed via survey geolocation * Inability to provide a valid United States-issued driver's license or identification card to verify identity.
Where this trial is running
Houston, Texas
- RESTORE Laboratory: Research on Emotion, Substance Treatment Outcomes, and Racial Equity — Houston, Texas, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Michael Zvolensky, Ph.D. — University of Houston
- Study coordinator: Brooke Y Redmond, Ph.D.
- Email: restorestudy94@gmail.com
- Phone: 713-743-8056
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.