NCT07926880 Letter-Writing Add-On to Brief Motivational Intervention for Alcohol Use
| NCT ID | NCT07926880 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Wayne State University |
| Condition | Heavy Drinking |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 86 participants |
| Start Date | 2026-11-16 |
| Primary Completion | 2027-03-30 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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This trial targets 86 participants in total. It began in 2026-11-16 with a primary completion date of 2027-03-30.
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Brief Summary
The goal of this pilot clinical trial is to learn whether adding a brief letter-writing exercise, grounded in Self-Determination Theory (SDT), to a brief motivational intervention (BMI) for alcohol use is feasible and acceptable, and to obtain preliminary estimates of its effects on psychological needs and motivation among adults who drink heavily and sometimes think about or wish they could cut back on their drinking. The main questions it aims to answer are: (1) Is it feasible to integrate the letter-writing task into an SDT-informed BMI (recruitment, session completion, letter completion, retention)? (2) Do participants rate the letter-writing task as acceptable, appropriate, and feasible? (3) Compared with a neutral writing task, is the letter-writing task associated with higher perceived autonomy, competence, and relatedness, perceived competence for reducing drinking, and autonomous motivation? Researchers will compare a BMI plus a neutral writing task with the same BMI plus the letter-writing task. Participants will complete a brief online screening survey; take part in a single 45-60-minute Zoom session that includes questionnaires, a 25-30-minute motivational interview, random assignment to either write an advice letter to another participant who has also thought about reducing their drinking or copy a neutral paragraph, and post-session questionnaires; and complete a 10-15-minute online follow-up survey about motivation, perceived competence, and alcohol use approximately one month later.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18 years or older * Resides in the United States * Meets the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism heavy-drinking criteria in the past month * Answers Yes to "Do you sometimes think about reducing or wish you could reduce your alcohol use?" * Has internet access and a device capable of video conferencing via Zoom Exclusion Criteria: * Failure to meet the inclusion criteria
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT07926880 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Heavy Drinking. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT07926880 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT07926880 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at msouweidane@wayne.edu for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT07926880 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Detroit, United States.
Who is sponsoring the NCT07926880 clinical trial?
NCT07926880 is sponsored by Wayne State University. The trial plans to enroll 86 participants.