Behavioral Economic and Wellness-based Approaches for Reducing Alcohol Use and Consequences Among… (NCT04776278) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Behavioral Economic and Wellness-based Approaches for Reducing Alcohol Use and Consequences Among Emerging Adults
United States525 participantsStarted 2022-01-17
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate an intervention approach for non-student emerging adults that attempts to reduce alcohol use by decreasing stress and increasing engagement in positive and goal-directed activities that provide meaningful alternatives to alcohol use.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 29 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
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).
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
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Change from Baseline Alcohol Consumption and Drug Use at 1-month
Timeframe: Enrollment, 1-month post intervention
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Change from Baseline Alcohol Consumption and Drug Use at 3-months
Timeframe: Enrollment, 3-months post intervention
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Change from Baseline Alcohol Consumption and Drug Use at 6-months
Timeframe: Enrollment, 6-months post-intervention
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Change from Baseline Alcohol Consumption and Drug Use at 12-months
Timeframe: Enrollment, 12-months post intervention
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Change from Baseline Alcohol-related Consequences at 1-month
Timeframe: Enrollment, 1-month
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Change from Baseline Alcohol-related Consequences at 3-months
Timeframe: Enrollment, 3-months
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Change from Baseline Alcohol-related Consequences at 6-months