Effectiveness of a WeChat-based Alcohol Consumption Intervention Mini-program ("Sober Time ACT") in China
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interventional
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1 country
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Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to explore whether "Sober Time ACT", a digital intervention tool for alcohol use developed based on wechat mini program, is effective in improving risky alcohol use among Chinese local drinkers.
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach
participants targeted
Target at P75+ for not_applicable
Started Mar 2023
Shorter than P25 for not_applicable
1 active site
Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
Study Start
First participant enrolled
March 9, 2023
CompletedFirst Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
March 26, 2023
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
April 25, 2023
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
October 1, 2023
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
December 1, 2023
CompletedAugust 7, 2023
March 1, 2023
7 months
March 26, 2023
August 3, 2023
Conditions
Keywords
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (1)
Average number of risky drinking days per month
standard drinks
one month
Secondary Outcomes (9)
Average weekly alcohol consumption
one month
craving level
two weeks
Alcohol, Smoking, and Substance Use Involvement Screening Test (ASSIST) score
three months
willingness and confidence to abstain
one month
stages of motivation for abstinence change
one month
- +4 more secondary outcomes
Study Arms (2)
Punch-in Intervention Group
EXPERIMENTAL4 weeks of alcohol-related daily tracking + brief assessment and intervention
Control Group
NO INTERVENTIONwaiting list group
Interventions
Mental health assessment (regular assessment and reporting feedback), daily clock-in (reporting alcohol use and providing encouragement and reinforcement), mental knowledge base (Tips for the Day based on cognitive behavioral techniques, popular alcohol withdrawal courses, alcohol health education manuals) and self-assistance tools (mindfulness meditation training and emergency help buttons)
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- Above the age of 18
- The total score in line with the AUDIT scale ≧8
- Provide at least one backup contact information
- Non-illiterate, able to use smart phones without barriers
- Wechat version support small program function (6.5.3 and above)
- Understand the nature of this study and sign the informed consent
You may not qualify if:
- Other interventions and treatments to reduce alcohol use were given during the trial
- Severe primary or secondary cognitive dysfunction, unable to complete the screening scale and baseline questionnaire
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (1)
Shanghai Mental Health Center
Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 200000, China
Related Publications (1)
Wu C, Yang P, Tang Y, Chen T, Li S, Huang S, Du J. Effectiveness of the WeChat-based mini-program ("Sober Time ACT") on individuals with hazardous drinking in China: a randomized controlled trial. BMC Med. 2025 Jul 1;23(1):385. doi: 10.1186/s12916-025-04217-5.
PMID: 40598563DERIVED
MeSH Terms
Conditions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Central Study Contacts
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- not applicable
- Allocation
- RANDOMIZED
- Masking
- SINGLE
- Who Masked
- INVESTIGATOR
- Purpose
- SUPPORTIVE CARE
- Intervention Model
- SEQUENTIAL
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- SPONSOR
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
March 26, 2023
First Posted
April 25, 2023
Study Start
March 9, 2023
Primary Completion
October 1, 2023
Study Completion
December 1, 2023
Last Updated
August 7, 2023
Record last verified: 2023-03