Smartphone-based Intervention for Young Adults with ADHD and Risky Drinking

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study examines whether a smartphone intervention is feasible and acceptable for young adults with ADHD who engage in risky drinking. Participants are randomized to a TIPS smartphone intervention or a control app for 31 days, with virtual baseline and follow-up visits to assess ADHD symptoms, alcohol use, and related life factors. The trial looks for improvements in symptom awareness, inhibitory control, and problematic alcohol use, alongside engagement metrics like response rates and perceived burden. It uses ecological momentary assessment to capture real-time data on ADHD and substance use. Conducted at the University of Pittsburgh with support from NIAAA, the study targets 18-25-year-olds who own smartphones and meet DSM-5 ADHD criteria, excluding those currently in high school or in treatment for Alcohol Use Disorder.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Age 18-25
* Current diagnosis of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder-Combined Type according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders - Fifth Edition (DSM 5)
* Drinks at least 4 (for females) / 5 (for males) alcoholic drinks in a single drinking session at least once per week
* Owns a smartphone
* Reads and understands English

Exclusion Criteria:

* Currently in high school
* Actively in treatment for Alcohol Use Disorder

Where it's running

• University of Pittsburgh
  Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Traci Kennedy, PhD. — University of Pittsburgh
• Study coordinator: Traci Kennedy, PhD
• Email: kennedytm2@upmc.edu
• Phone: 4122466087

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.