CompletedNot Applicable

Text Message Intervention for Alcohol Use and Sexual Violence in College Students

United States183 participantsStarted 2021-11-04

Plain-language summary

This study is designed to pilot a text message (TM) delivered behavior change intervention to decrease binge drinking and to increase use of sexual violence (SV) harm reduction strategies among college students.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 24 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

. age 18-24 years,
. current college or university student,
. owns a mobile phone with internet access and unlimited text message plan,
. reports binge drinking in the past 30 days \[\>3 drinks for women, \>4 drinks men in one sitting\]
. Able to complete participation in English.
. To evaluate messages tailored to prior SV victimization, approximately 50% of the sample will also be purposively recruited for a baseline history of SV.

Exclusion criteria

. Under 18 years old, over 24 years old
. Not currently enrolled in college
. Does not own a mobile phone with internet access and unlimited data plan
. Does not report binge drinking in the past 30 day
. Unable to complete study participation in English

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

Number of Drinking Days Per Month

Timeframe: 3 month follow up

Number of Drinking Days Per Month

Timeframe: 6 month follow up

Number of Binge Drinking Days Per Month

Timeframe: 3 month follow up

Number of Binge Drinking Days Per Month

Timeframe: 6 month follow up

Use of Sexual Violence Harm Reduction Strategies

Timeframe: 3 month follow up

Use of Sexual Violence Harm Reduction Strategies

Timeframe: 6 month follow up

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05065918

SponsorUniversity of Arkansas

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-08-31

Results submitted2024-08-05

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 24 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

. age 18-24 years,
. current college or university student,
. owns a mobile phone with internet access and unlimited text message plan,
. reports binge drinking in the past 30 days \[\>3 drinks for women, \>4 drinks men in one sitting\]
. Able to complete participation in English.
. To evaluate messages tailored to prior SV victimization, approximately 50% of the sample will also be purposively recruited for a baseline history of SV.

Exclusion criteria

. Under 18 years old, over 24 years old
. Not currently enrolled in college
. Does not own a mobile phone with internet access and unlimited data plan
. Does not report binge drinking in the past 30 day
. Unable to complete study participation in English