NCT00183131

Brief Summary

The objective of this project was to test the feasibility of electronic mail recruitment and web screening for hazardous drinking, to compare different approaches to encouraging screening, and to estimate the effects of minimal and more extensive feedback in preparation for a future alcohol web-based brief intervention study

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
4,300

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for phase_2

Timeline
Completed

Started Oct 2004

Shorter than P25 for phase_2

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

October 1, 2004

Completed
1 month until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

November 1, 2004

Completed
10 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

September 9, 2005

Completed
7 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

September 16, 2005

Completed
Last Updated

May 6, 2010

Status Verified

December 1, 2007

First QC Date

September 9, 2005

Last Update Submit

May 5, 2010

Conditions

Alcohol AbuseAlcohol DependenceUnhealthy Alcohol UseRisky Alcohol Consumption AmountsHazardous Alcohol Use

Keywords

AlcoholAlcohol abuseAlcohol dependenceAlcohol consumptionUnhealthy alcohol useScreeningBrief InterventionEffectivenessElectronic interventionWeb-based interventionCollege students

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (5)

  • Change in the number of times a subject exceeded per occasion limits

  • Drinking risky amounts

  • Heavy episodic drinking

  • Drinks per day

  • Hazardous drinking

Secondary Outcomes (4)

  • Abstinence

  • Readiness to change alcohol use

  • Help-seeking

  • Alcohol consequences

Interventions

Brief Personalized FeedbackBEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • years of age or older
  • Full time student
  • College freshman

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Boston University

Boston, Massachusetts, 02118, United States

Location

Related Publications (1)

  • Saitz R, Helmuth ED, Aromaa SE, Guard A, Belanger M, Rosenbloom DL. Web-based screening and brief intervention for the spectrum of alcohol problems. Prev Med. 2004 Nov;39(5):969-75. doi: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2004.04.011.

    PMID: 15475031BACKGROUND

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MeSH Terms

Conditions

AlcoholismAlcohol Drinking

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Alcohol-Related DisordersSubstance-Related DisordersChemically-Induced DisordersMental DisordersDrinking BehaviorBehavior

Study Officials

  • Richard Saitz, M.D., M.P.H.

    Boston University

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 2
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
SINGLE
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

September 9, 2005

First Posted

September 16, 2005

Study Start

October 1, 2004

Study Completion

November 1, 2004

Last Updated

May 6, 2010

Record last verified: 2007-12

Locations

US(1)