Effectiveness of Internet-Based Self-Help ACT With Behavioral Activation in Improving Alcohol Use… (NCT06779006) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effectiveness of Internet-Based Self-Help ACT With Behavioral Activation in Improving Alcohol Use Abstinence Among Ethnic Minority Young Adults With Alcohol Use Disorder
Hong Kong40 participantsStarted 2024-09-15
Plain-language summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to examine the preliminary effectiveness and feasibility of internet-based self-help acceptance and commitment therapy with behavioral activation for ethnic minority young adults with alcohol use disorder. The main questions it aims to answer are:
* Is the internet-based self-help acceptance and commitment therapy with Behavioral activation (self-help iACT-BA) feasible and acceptable for ethnic minority young adults with AUD?
* Does the self-help iACT-BA promote greater abstinence from alcohol use compared to treatment as usual (TAU) in ethnic minority young adults diagnosed with AUD? Researchers will compare self-help iACT-BA to treatment as usual (TAU) to see if self-help iACT-BA works to treat alcohol use disorder in ethnic minority young adults.
Participants will:
* Received a self-help iACT-BA module every week for 6 weeks. or a placebo every day for 4 months
* Access the module every week, read the material, practice, and complete home assignments.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 25 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Hong Kong ethnic minority young adults
* They have to read, write, and speak English
* Their age will range from 18 to 25
* They will be voluntary to participate
* Participants should have smartphones or other electronic devices to access the internet
* They must have AUD based on DSM-5 criteria.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Currently having psychiatric problems, other mental health problems, being actively involved in suicidal attempts, or immediate care
* Having a plan to go out of Hong Kong during intervention implementation
* Having no access to the internet, smart telephone, or other electronic devices
* Have participated in another psychosocial or pharmacological intervention for AUD.
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?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
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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.