Programs to reduce alcohol use in youth
Comparing Scalable Technology-Driven Brief Intervention Packages for Youth Alcohol Use
NA · University of Michigan · NCT05988931
This study tests two programs to see if they can help young people aged 12-17 cut down on alcohol use, with one program being online and the other adding supportive text messages for extra help.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 1400 (estimated) |
| Ages | 12 Years to 19 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Michigan (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Ann Arbor, Michigan) |
| Trial ID | NCT05988931 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the effectiveness of two interventions aimed at preventing and reducing alcohol misuse among youth patients in primary care. Participants aged 12-17 will receive either a brief web-based program or the web program combined with 8 weeks of supportive text messages. Additionally, parents or caregivers are encouraged to use a free app to facilitate discussions about alcohol use with their children. The study aims to assess the scalability of these interventions for widespread implementation in clinical settings.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are youth aged 12-17 who have used alcohol in the past year and have access to a phone capable of receiving text messages.
Not a fit: Patients who do not understand English or are unable to provide informed consent due to cognitive limitations may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide effective tools for reducing alcohol misuse among adolescents, leading to healthier outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in using technology-based interventions for substance use prevention, indicating potential success for this approach.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * patients age 12-19 within the Michigan Medicine health system who had a visit within the past 2 years; and * past 12-month alcohol use; and * patient has a phone that can receive text messages Exclusion Criteria: * patients who do not understand English; or * patients deemed unable to provide informed consent due to conditions that preclude understanding of assessment or intervention content; or * parent/guardian consent is not obtained; or * another child in household already enrolled in the study; or * ongoing participation in another behavioral health research study
Where this trial is running
Ann Arbor, Michigan
- University of Michigan — Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Maureen Walton, MPH, PhD — University of Michigan
- Study coordinator: Meredith Kotov
- Email: mphilyaw@med.umich.edu
- Phone: (734) 787-2059
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.
Conditions: Alcohol Drinking