Alcohol MisuseNCT01382979
Evaluation of AlcoholEdu for College
A study testing AlcoholEdu for College in people with Alcohol Misuse, run by Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation at 1 site in United States.
Trial summary
The study examined whether an online course for college freshmen (AlcoholEdu) had an effect on alcohol misuse and related problems, using a randomized controlled design with 30 universities. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Alcohol Misuse
- What is being tested?
- AlcoholEdu for College
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 9,571 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- Jul 2007to Apr 2011
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 years and older
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Colleges without an online alcohol prevention course
- Able to implement AlcoholEdu course for all incoming freshmen
- Able to provide random student samples for data collection
- Able to obtain IRB approval for study
Who cannot join
- Already implementing alcohol prevention course for incoming freshmen
- Not able to implement online alcohol prevention course
- Not able to provide random student samples for data collection
- Not able to obtain IRB approval for study
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
United States1 site
Prevention Research Center
Berkeley, California, 94704
About this study
Official title: Evaluation of AlcoholEdu: A Randomized Multi-Campus Trial
The study examined whether an online course for college freshmen (AlcoholEdu) had an effect on alcohol misuse and related problems, using a randomized controlled design with 30 universities.
- Conditions
- Alcohol Misuse
- Being tested
- AlcoholEdu for College
- Keywords
- Alcohol misuse prevention, College students, Intervention and control
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
AlcoholEdu for CollegeBehavioural
Online course for college freshmen.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol education and prevention | Experimental | AlcoholEdu is an online course designed to prevent alcohol misuse and related problems among college freshmen. Receives: Behavioral: AlcoholEdu for College |
| Control | No intervention | Control group. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Binge drinking
Frequency of binge drinking in the past 30 days
Measured: 30 days
Secondary outcomes (1)
Alcohol-related problems
Alcohol-related problems in the past 30 days
Measured: 30 days
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted27 Jun 2011 (estimated)
- Study startJul 2007
- Primary completionDec 2010
- Study completionApr 2011
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (1)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Alcohol MisuseStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Investigator
- Enrolment
- 9,571 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Investigators
- Mallie J. Paschall, Ph.D., Principal investigator, Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01382979
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- R01AA016584
- Status last verified
- Jun 2011
- First submitted
- 24 Jun 2011
- Last updated
- 27 Jun 2011
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
Publications
Paschall MJ, Antin T, Ringwalt CL, Saltz RF. Evaluation of an Internet-based alcohol misuse prevention course for college freshmen: findings of a randomized multi-campus trial. Am J Prev Med. 2011 Sep;41(3):300-8. doi: 10.1016/j.amepre.2011.03.021.
PubMed 21855745
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 27 Jun 2011. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Evaluation of AlcoholEdu: A Randomized Multi-Campus Trial
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01382979
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- R01AA016584
- Conditions
- Alcohol Misuse
- Keywords
- Alcohol misuse prevention, College students, Intervention and control
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 9,571 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Pacific Institute for Research and EvaluationUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- Jul 2007
- Primary completion
- Dec 2010 (actual)
- Study completion
- Apr 2011 (actual)
- First posted
- 27 Jun 2011 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The study examined whether an online course for college freshmen (AlcoholEdu) had an effect on alcohol misuse and related problems, using a randomized controlled design with 30 universities.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (investigator)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol education and prevention | Experimental | Behavioral: AlcoholEdu for CollegeAlcoholEdu is an online course designed to prevent alcohol misuse and related problems among college freshmen. |
| Control | No intervention | –Control group. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Colleges without an online alcohol prevention course
- Able to implement AlcoholEdu course for all incoming freshmen
- Able to provide random student samples for data collection
- Able to obtain IRB approval for study
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Already implementing alcohol prevention course for incoming freshmen
- Not able to implement online alcohol prevention course
- Not able to provide random student samples for data collection
- Not able to obtain IRB approval for study
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| AlcoholEdu for CollegeOnline course for college freshmen. | Behavioural | Alcohol education and prevention |
Primary outcome
Binge drinking
Time frame: 30 days
Frequency of binge drinking in the past 30 days
1 secondary outcome
Alcohol-related problems
Time frame: 30 days
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 27 Jun 2011.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 21855745Paschall MJ, Antin T, Ringwalt CL, Saltz RF. Evaluation of an Internet-based alcohol misuse prevention course for college freshmen: findings of a randomized multi-campus trial. Am J Prev Med. 2011 Sep;41(3):300-8. doi: 10.1016/j.amepre.2011.03.021.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Mallie J. Paschall, Ph.D. principal investigator
Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing AlcoholEdu for College in people with Alcohol Misuse, run by Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation at 1 site in United States.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 4 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 27 Jun 2011. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Binge drinking (time frame: 30 days). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT01382979, which also lists 1 linked publication.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 27 Jun 2011.