Web-based intervention for military spouses to reduce alcohol use
A SMART Evaluation of an Adaptive Web-based AUD Treatment for Service Members and Their Partners
This study tests a new online program designed to help military spouses cut down on alcohol use and encourage their service member partners to seek help.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 744 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Stanford University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Palo Alto, California) |
| Trial ID | NCT05619185 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the effectiveness of an adaptive web-based intervention called Partners Connect aimed at reducing alcohol consumption among military spouses and encouraging help-seeking behaviors in service members. The intervention will be compared to standard website resources and a phone-based version of the CRAFT (Community Reinforcement and Family Training) approach. The goal is to identify which participants benefit most from the intervention and how it affects their drinking behaviors and relationship dynamics. Participants must be cohabitating couples where one partner is a service member and the other is a civilian spouse.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are cohabitating military spouses who are at least 18 years old, not currently in treatment for alcohol use, and feel safe in their relationship.
Not a fit: Patients currently undergoing substance use treatment or those who do not feel safe in their relationship may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could lead to reduced alcohol use among military spouses and increased help-seeking behaviors in service members, improving overall family dynamics.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise with similar web-based interventions for substance use, suggesting potential for success in this approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * at least 18 years of age; * be living together with their partner, with no plans to change that status in the next 2 months; * not be in the military themselves (to reduce concerns about mandated reporting of alcohol use); * score ≥4 on the AUDIT-C for females or ≥5 for males/other; * respond yes to "Do you feel safe in your current relationship?" from the Partner Violence Screen; * report not currently being in mental health or alcohol treatment (CP and SM) * understand English fluently, * be willing to try an online program to address risky drinking. We require cohabitating CPs and SMs with no anticipated changes in the next two months to ensure close contact and opportunity to practice new skills, and those who would feel safe participating. Exclusion Criteria: * CPs in substance use treatment or their SM was in treatment in the last three months; * does not feel safe in the current relationship; * does not understand English fluently; * has an impaired capacity (cognitive, visual, or hearing); * is not cohabitating with their SM
Where this trial is running
Palo Alto, California
- Stanford University — Palo Alto, California, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Kat Nameth, BS
- Email: knameth@stanford.edu
- Phone: 6505429699
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.