NCT05995470

Brief Summary

  1. 1.To determine the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effects of an internet-based DBT-ST for reducing alcohol consumption and improving psychological distress/emotional regulation in adult drinkers
  2. 2.To explore the participants' experiences and perceptions of the proposed intervention

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
86

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Jan 2024

Typical duration 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

August 2, 2023

Completed
14 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

August 16, 2023

Completed
5 months until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

January 21, 2024

Completed
1.8 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

November 12, 2025

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

November 12, 2025

Completed
Last Updated

January 8, 2026

Status Verified

January 1, 2026

Enrollment Period

1.8 years

First QC Date

August 2, 2023

Last Update Submit

January 6, 2026

Conditions

Alcohol Drinking

Keywords

Dialectical behaviour therapySkills trainingInternet-based interventionPsychological distressAlcohol drinkingAdult drinkers

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

  • Alcohol consumption

    The Chinese version of the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test-Concise (AUDIT-C)

    Baseline, Post-intervention (upon completion of the 13-week DBT-ST), 3-month post-intervention

  • Level of psychological distress

    Symptoms of depression, anxiety and stress

    Baseline, Post-intervention (upon completion of the 13-week DBT-ST), 3-month post-intervention

Secondary Outcomes (4)

  • Self-reported alcohol abstinence

    Baseline, Post-intervention (upon completion of the 13-week DBT-ST), 3-month post-intervention

  • Emotion dysregulation

    Baseline, Post-intervention (upon completion of the 13-week DBT-ST), 3-month post-intervention

  • Distress tolerance

    Baseline, Post-intervention (upon completion of the 13-week DBT-ST), 3-month post-intervention

  • Coping response

    Baseline, Post-intervention (upon completion of the 13-week DBT-ST), 3-month post-intervention

Other Outcomes (3)

  • Acceptability

    Post-intervention (upon completion of the 13-week DBT-ST)

  • Feasibility of the intervention

    Post-intervention (upon completion of the 13-week DBT-ST)

  • Semi-structured interview

    Post-intervention (upon completion of the 13-week DBT-ST)

Study Arms (2)

DBT-ST group

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants in the intervention group will receive the DBT-ST by means of a free video-communication app. Over the next 13 weeks from the baseline, the intervention group will receive a weekly 120-minute internet-based DBT-ST focusing on the four modules of DBT-ST.

Behavioral: Internet-based dialectical behaviour therapy-informed skills training

TAU group

OTHER

Participants in the wait list control group will receive a monthly health education for three months that provides general health information and sharing sessions, which is one of the routine care for drinkers during the first 3-4 months after they seek help for drinking problem (waiting period for further intervention).

Behavioral: Monthly health education

Interventions

Monthly health educationBEHAVIORAL

General health information and sharing sessions

TAU group
Internet-based dialectical behaviour therapy-informed skills trainingBEHAVIORAL

Adaptive applications of DBT-ST for drinkers with psychological distress

DBT-ST group

Eligibility Criteria

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

You may qualify if:

  • Hong Kong Chinese aged ≥18
  • Score ≥8 on the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test
  • Indicate psychological distress as measured by the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale-21
  • Have an intention to stop drinking
  • Have an electronic device and are willing to receive interventions via the internet

You may not qualify if:

  • Experiencing psychotic disorders/cognitive impairment/communication problems
  • Participating in other alcohol abstinence/related psychosocial interventions

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Hospital Authority

Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Alcohol Drinking

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Drinking BehaviorBehavior

Study Officials

  • Long Kwan Ho, PhD

    Chinese University of Hong Kong

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
SINGLE
Who Masked
OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE CARE
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Assistant Professor

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

August 2, 2023

First Posted

August 16, 2023

Study Start

January 21, 2024

Primary Completion

November 12, 2025

Study Completion

November 12, 2025

Last Updated

January 8, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-01

Locations

HK(1)