NCT06318975 Text-Based Messaging Strategies for Preventing Subsequent Problematic Alcohol Use
| NCT ID | NCT06318975 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | University of Virginia |
| Condition | Alcohol Drinking |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 3,000 participants |
| Start Date | 2023-12-01 |
| Primary Completion | 2027-12-31 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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This trial targets 3,000 participants in total. It began in 2023-12-01 with a primary completion date of 2027-12-31.
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Brief Summary
Binge drinking, and its health/social consequences are substantial public health concerns, with a high prevalence in young adults, especially in the US military. Alcohol consumption in the military is very high and normative, but there is zero tolerance for alcohol-related legal trouble, and Air Force Airmen who experience this (e.g., DUI, sexual assault) typically receive a disciplinary action referred to as an Alcohol Related Incident (ARI). Brief Alcohol Interventions (BAIs) for alcohol misuse are effective in young adults who report binge drinking. Many BAI studies targeted young adults who drink hazardously; these individuals are typically not interested in abstaining but may try decreasing the amount or change the manner in which they drink in order to reduce harmful consequences. The investigators previously published the results of a BAI group-based intervention that reduced ARIs in over 150,000 Airmen on average by 16%. Since 2010, the BAI has been disseminated to most USAF Airmen in Technical Training. However, it is clear additional research is needed to enhance the efficacy of the intervention and reduce risks associated with problem drinking. One strategy to improve health outcomes is well-timed, tailored, and automated text messages. Building on the researchers' preliminary study where text messages reduced driving after drinking as well as total drinks consumed before driving, text messaging may be highly effective when sent at the precise time that Airmen gain access to alcohol (the first time they are allowed off base), a standard time for all Technical Trainees. One challenge to conducting alcohol research in the military is the lack of privileged communication. As a result, it is difficult to obtain valid self-reports due to a tendency to deny or minimize use. The investigators recently developed and validated a method for collecting anonymous data over time. This will be the first study in the military, as well as the first large scale, adequately powered trial, where intervention effects will be tracked out to a 6-month follow-up. The study's Specific Aims are to randomize approximately 3000 Airmen to either the current BAI versus the BAI+Text messages timed to occur before, during, and after Airmen have access to alcohol; and to evaluate the efficacy of the intervention at the end of training and 6 months post-training using repeated surveys with unique identifiers allowing researchers to match surveys while maintaining anonymity.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Must be a United States Air Force Technical Training student in one of the following training groups or wings: 37th Training Wing, 81st Training Wing, 82nd Training Wing, or 59th Training Group. * Must be 18 years of Age * Must be able to understand English * Must be able to receive text messages Exclusion Criteria: * Under 18 years of age * Not in the specified Technical Training groups or wings
Contact & Investigator
Kara P Wiseman, MPH, PhD
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
University of Virginia
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT06318975 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Alcohol Drinking. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT06318975 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT06318975 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at jph2j@virginia.edu for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT06318975 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at San Antonio, United States.
Who is sponsoring the NCT06318975 clinical trial?
NCT06318975 is sponsored by University of Virginia. The principal investigator is Kara P Wiseman, MPH, PhD at University of Virginia. The trial plans to enroll 3,000 participants.