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Telephone-Based Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Young Adult Hazardous Drinkers

226 participantsStarted 2026-08-01

Plain-language summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if telephone-based Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) works to help young adults with hazardous or harmful alcohol use quit drinking. It will also learn about the psychological effects of ACT on participants. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. Does telephone-based ACT increase the number of participants who quit drinking, as confirmed by a urine test? 2. Does telephone-based ACT help participants reduce their alcohol consumption and improve their psychological flexibility? Researchers will compare telephone-based ACT to a telephone-based social support programme to see if ACT works to help young adults quit drinking. Participants will: 1. Receive telephone-based ACT or social support once a week for 6 weeks Complete questionnaires about their alcohol use and psychological flexibility. 2. Keep a record of their daily alcohol consumption throughout the study using a standardised diary method. 3. Provide a urine sample at the 6-month follow-up if they report having quit drinking

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 35 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * (1) aged 18-35 years * (2) able to read Chinese and speak Cantonese * (3) have AUDIT scores ≥ 8 Exclusion Criteria: * (1) currently receiving other behavioural therapies for drinking * (2) has serious mental illnesses, defined as a Kessler Psychological Distress Scale score ≥ 13

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

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

Biochemically-Validated Abstinence

Timeframe: T4 (6 months after the end of the intervention)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07621822

SponsorThe Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2029-08-01

Contact for this trial

Ka Wai Katherine LAM, Doctor of Philosophy

+852 27666420 kw-katherine.lam@polyu.edu.hk

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