NCT06774300 Evaluating Telehealth Delivery of Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention for College Students
| NCT ID | NCT06774300 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | University of Southern California |
| Condition | Alcohol Consumption |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 600 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-09-01 |
| Primary Completion | 2029-12-31 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
This trial targets 600 participants in total. It began in 2025-09-01 with a primary completion date of 2029-12-31.
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Brief Summary
This research study will test the efficacy of a telehealth version of the Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention for College Students (BASICS), which is the gold standard prevention and intervention approach to target heavy alcohol use on college campuses across the United States.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * between 18 and 26 years of age * fluent in understanding English * a registered student at one of the two intervention sites * adequate internet capabilities to support video-conferencing * access to a webcam, which is a standard features of most laptops, mobile devices, and desktops * engage in binge drinking (i.e., 4 or more standard drinks in a sitting for women or 5 or more standard drinks in a sitting for men) at least once in the past month (for the volunteer sample only) * experienced at least one negative alcohol-related consequence in the previous month (mandated students would meet this due to receiving an alcohol sanction) * reports a score of 2 or higher on questions about a) interest in reducing their drinking, or b) interest in not increasing their drinking. Exclusion Criteria: * not meeting inclusion criteria or unwillingness to participate
Contact & Investigator
Eric R Pedersen, Ph.D.
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
University of Southern California
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT06774300 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 26 Years, studying Alcohol Consumption. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT06774300 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT06774300 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at Eric.Pedersen@med.usc.edu for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT06774300 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Houston, United States.
Who is sponsoring the NCT06774300 clinical trial?
NCT06774300 is sponsored by University of Southern California. The principal investigator is Eric R Pedersen, Ph.D. at University of Southern California. The trial plans to enroll 600 participants.