TerminatedNot Applicable

Parent Intervention to Reduce College Student Drinking and Consequences

Stopped: In order to continue the study, we needed a continuation. We applied for the continuation but it was not funded. We completed the original aims, we were not able to follow the participants further, so the study was terminated.

United States2,061 participantsStarted 2021-06-14

Plain-language summary

College students' alcohol use continues to be a major public health problem. Among the many consequences of this risky behavior are impaired driving and impaired passenger fatalities. Both college health administrators and parents have requested parent-based interventions (PBIs), and parents have demonstrated ample motivation to communicate with their teens. The proposed research will attempt to enhance an existing effective PBI, curb the alarming trends noted in the literature, and move the field forward by conducting a randomized controlled trial testing a modified version of the PBI that includes additional content for parents to establish clear lines of communication around the important topic of permissiveness (referred to as P-Chat).

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 19 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Parent and teen both consent and complete baseline (forming a dyad testing unit); Exclusion Criteria: * Outside of the teen age range; both parent and teen do not consent and complete baseline

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

Examine Changes in Peak Alcohol Use

Timeframe: Baseline, 3 month, 6 month, 9 month, senior year college

Examine Changes in Consequences of Alcohol Use

Timeframe: Baseline, 3 month, 6 month, 9 month

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04247191

SponsorPenn State University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-04-16

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