Reducing alcohol use among non-student young adults
Behavioral Economic and Wellness-based Approaches for Reducing Alcohol Use and Consequences Among Diverse Non-student Emerging Adults
This study is testing a new program to help young adults who aren't in college cut back on drinking by teaching them stress management and encouraging fun, alcohol-free activities.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 525 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 29 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Memphis Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Memphis, Tennessee) |
| Trial ID | NCT04776278 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates an intervention designed to help non-student emerging adults reduce alcohol consumption by addressing stress and promoting engagement in positive activities. It utilizes brief alcohol interventions alongside a Substance-Free Activity Session and relaxation training to provide alternatives to drinking. The focus is on high-risk individuals who may not have access to traditional college-based resources, aiming to enhance their coping strategies and overall well-being. The study seeks to understand the effectiveness of these combined approaches in decreasing alcohol-related problems in this demographic.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are non-student individuals aged 18 to 29 who have experienced heavy drinking episodes in the past month.
Not a fit: Patients currently undergoing treatment for alcohol or substance use disorders may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly reduce alcohol use and its negative consequences among non-student young adults.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success with brief alcohol interventions, particularly in college populations, but this approach targeting non-student emerging adults is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * 18 to 29 years old * Not a current student or graduate of a 4-year college with no plans to enroll in a 4-year college in the upcoming semester * Stable domicile and contact information * Fluent English speaker * Adequate literacy (\>9th grade reading ability) * Two or more heavy episodic drinking episodes in the past month (\>5/4 standard drinks for males/ females) or exceeding NIAAA guidelines for high risk drinking (\>14/7 drinks per week for men/women). Exclusion Criteria: * Current/past psychosis * Current self-initiated AUD/SUD treatment * Weekly or greater nonmedical use of prescription drugs or illegal drugs except cannabis * Risk for alcohol withdrawal as evidenced by either 1) a recent history of alcohol withdrawal symptoms (tremors, anxiety, hallucinations, and seizures that occur after stopping drinking) or 2) very heavy weekly drinking reports on the alcohol screener (\> 40 standard drinks in a typical week in the past month, a value that is \> 2 standard deviations above the average drinks per week level observed in our previous brief alcohol intervention studies).
Where this trial is running
Memphis, Tennessee
- University of Memphis — Memphis, Tennessee, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: James G Murphy, PHD
- Email: jgmurphy@memphis.edu
- Phone: 901-678-2630
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.