CompletedNot Applicable

CARES: A Mobile Health Program for Alcohol Risk Reduction

United States239 participantsStarted 2018-08-02

Plain-language summary

In this fast-track STTR, Phase 1 will develop and test a mobile phone app among 40 adult community college students. The app is designed to reduce risky drinking behaviors and improve user safety. In Phase 2 the app ("CARES") will be tested with 200 adult community college students who drink alcohol. Participants will be randomly assigned to the "CARES" app or an alcohol education control condition and will use the app for 12 weeks. Six month outcomes will assess changes in drinking related behaviors.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 29 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Currently enrolled community college student * At least 2 heavy drinking episodes in past 2 weeks at recruitment * Own smart phone Exclusion Criteria: * Alcohol abuse disorder or currently in treatment for alcohol-related problems

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Drinks Per Week

Timeframe: 30 days

Alcohol Related Consequences

Timeframe: 30 days

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03927482

SponsorThe Miriam Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2021-09-15

Results submitted2022-08-08

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