NCT03675373

Brief Summary

The aims of this pilot study are:

  1. 1.To examine the factors associated with alcohol drinking and alcohol use disorder
  2. 2.To examine the effect of face-to-face alcohol brief intervention on drinking reduction
  3. 3.To examine the effect of a continuous interactive chat-based intervention via "WhatsApp" on drinking reduction
  4. 4.To explore the perception of face-to-face alcohol brief intervention
  5. 5.To explore the perception of continuous interactive chat-based intervention via instant messaging mobile application "WhatsApp"

Trial Health

87
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Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
20

participants targeted

Target at below P25 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Oct 2018

Shorter than P25 for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

September 16, 2018

Completed
2 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

September 18, 2018

Completed
20 days until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

October 8, 2018

Completed
27 days until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

November 4, 2018

Completed
3 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

January 31, 2019

Completed
Last Updated

September 25, 2019

Status Verified

September 1, 2019

Enrollment Period

27 days

First QC Date

September 16, 2018

Last Update Submit

September 24, 2019

Conditions

Alcohol Drinking in College

Keywords

chat-based interventionalcohol brief interventionhigh-risk drinkinguniversity studentsAUDITinstant messagingWhatsApp

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Change in AUDIT score

    Assessed by Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (ranged 0-40 with higher score indicating problematic alcohol use)

    2 weeks after baseline

Secondary Outcomes (3)

  • Change in number of standard drinks

    2 weeks after baseline

  • Attempt to reduce drinking

    2 weeks after baseline

  • Change in confidence to reduce drinking

    2 weeks after baseline

Study Arms (2)

Intervention group

EXPERIMENTAL

Alcohol brief intervention+mobile chat-based instant messages

Behavioral: Mobile chat-based instant messagesBehavioral: Alcohol brief intervention

control group

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Alcohol brief intervention

Behavioral: Alcohol brief intervention

Interventions

Mobile chat-based instant messagesBEHAVIORAL

Subjects in the active arm study will receive continuous interactive chat-based intervention as an extension of alcohol brief intervention at baseline. The interactive mobile chat will be carried out on Friday night and Saturday before and during the period of "happy hour" and ask for drinking and giving personalized advises on drinking reduction using behavioral change techniques.

Intervention group
Alcohol brief interventionBEHAVIORAL

Those in the control arm will be assigned to only receive the face-to-face ABI. The ABI consists of: (1) giving feedback and information about the screening result in phase I and hazard of drinking; (2) emphasizing the benefits of reduce drinking and informing about alcohol problems; (3) setting goal on reducing alcohol consumption; (4) reviewing advice and ;(5) giving encouragement.

Also known as: ABI
Intervention groupcontrol group

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 26 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

  • Hong Kong resident aged 18 to 26 inclusive
  • Scored 5-19 inclusive in the Alcohol Use Disorder Identification Test (AUDIT)
  • Able to communicate in Chinese and read Chinese
  • Using a phone with instant messaging mobile application "WhatsApp" installed for communication

You may not qualify if:

  • Students with communication barrier (either physically or cognitively)
  • Currently participating in other alcohol treatment services or clinics.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

School of Nursing, The University of Hong Kong

Hong Kong, 000000, Hong Kong

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Alcohol Drinking in College

Interventions

Ethanol

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Alcohol DrinkingDrinking BehaviorBehavior

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

AlcoholsOrganic Chemicals

Study Officials

  • Man Ping Wang, PhD

    The University of Hong Kong

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Assistant Professor

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

September 16, 2018

First Posted

September 18, 2018

Study Start

October 8, 2018

Primary Completion

November 4, 2018

Study Completion

January 31, 2019

Last Updated

September 25, 2019

Record last verified: 2019-09

Locations

HK(1)