Alcohol AbusePhase 1/2ALCMODNCT04286867
Examining Alcohol Consumption, Perceptions, and User Experience of Alcohol Moderation Strategies
A Phase 1/2 study testing Alcohol Moderation Mobile Application and Alcohol Moderation Drink Tracker in people with Alcohol Abuse and Alcohol Use Disorder, run by Kent State University at 1 site in United States.
Trial summary
The primary aims of the study are to assess the user experience and initial efficacy of a mobile application designed to reduce problematic alcohol use. The application utilizes drinking limits, defined by the user, to pace alcohol consumption during drinking occasions. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 21 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Alcohol Abuse, Alcohol Use Disorder, Alcohol Abuse, Episodic
- What is being tested?
- Alcohol Moderation Mobile Application and Alcohol Moderation Drink Tracker
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 64 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- 5 Feb 2020to 10 May 2022
- Phase
- Phase 1/2
- Are there results?
- Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view
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 21 years and older
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- must report experiencing at least three negative consequences of alcohol use in the past month (assessed via Brief Young Adult Alcohol Consequences Questionnaire: BYAACQ)
- have access to a smartphone
- endorse importance in changing their drinking (2 or greater on Alcohol Ladder Scale Importance to Change)
- report having consumed at least 5 drinks (for men) or 4 drinks (for women) on one or more occasions in the past 2-weeks
Who cannot join
- seeking treatment for alcohol use from a health-care provider
- younger than age 21
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
The primary aims of the study are to assess the user experience and initial efficacy of a mobile application designed to reduce problematic alcohol use. The application utilizes drinking limits, defined by the user, to pace alcohol consumption during drinking occasions. The mobile application will be compared to strategies for tracking drinking detailed within the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Alcohol Moderation Strategies (https://www.rethinkingdrinking.niaaa.nih.gov/thinking-about-a-change/strategies-for-cutting-down/tips-to-try.aspx). Primary outcome variables, in addition to variables assessing user design experience of the application and use of moderation strategies, include (1) negative consequences of alcohol use during a 14 day observation period, and (2) number of drinks consumed per drinking day during a 14 day observation period.
Read the detailed description
The mobile application to be tested provides guidance on moderating alcohol use in real time based on individual user's pre-defined drinking limits. This mobile application will be compared to a drink tracking strategy and corresponding tool outlined within the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Alcohol Moderation Strategies (https://www.rethinkingdrinking.niaaa.nih.gov/thinking-about-a-change/strategies-for-cutting-down/tips-to-try.aspx).
Participants will be recruited from the community in Northeastern Ohio. Eligible participants will meet the following inclusion criteria 1) be age 21 or older, 2) report experiencing at least three negative consequence of alcohol use in the past month (assessed via Brief Young Adult Alcohol Consequences Questionnaire: BYAACQ), 3) report having consumed at least 5 drinks (for men) or 4 drinks (for women) on one or more occasions in the past 2-weeks, 4) not be seeking treatment for alcohol use from a health-care provider, and 5) have access to a smartphone and 6) endorse some importance in changing their drinking (2 or greater on Alcohol Ladder Scale Importance to Change). Participants who endorse seeking treatment for alcohol related problems from a health care provider will be provided with a list of university sponsored and community based treatment providers, and excluded. Participants (n=64) will complete a battery of assessments including demographic measures, alcohol and substance use measures, psychological measures, behavioral economic and neuropsychological measures.
The Timeline Follow-back Interview will be used to assess alcohol use. The Brief Young Adult Alcohol Consequences Questionnaire (BYAACQ ) will be used to assess a range of negative consequences of alcohol use that young adults may experience (e.g., while drinking in the past month, I have said or done embarrassing things).
Following this initial baseline assessment, participants will be randomized to one of two experimental conditions detailed below (Alcohol Moderation Group 1 and 2). Doctoral Candidates in Clinical Psychology will review strategies for moderating alcohol use with all participants (strategies recommended by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism; detail included as supplement). The only variation in the discussion of strategies is the the Alcohol Moderation Group 1 will receive detail and training on how to use the mobile application; whereas, the Alcohol Moderation Group 2 will receive detail and training on how to use the drinking tracker card recommended within the NIAAA guidelines.
Primary outcome variables, in addition to variables assessing user design experience of the application and use of moderation strategies, will include (1) negative consequences of alcohol use during a 14 day observation period following randomization, and (2) number of drinks consumed per drinking day during a 14 day observation period following randomization. Assessment of primary outcome variable (1) will include baseline negative consequences of alcohol use (BYAACQ score) during the 14 day period prior to randomization as a covariate as well as additional covariates defined a priori based on the extant literature. Assessment of primary outcome variable (2) will include consideration of average drinking limit for each drinking day defined by the user, and number of drinks per drinking day in a 14 day period prior to randomization, as well as covariates defined a priori based on the extant literature.
- Conditions
- Alcohol Abuse, Alcohol Use Disorder, Alcohol Abuse, Episodic
- Being tested
- Alcohol Moderation Mobile Application, Alcohol Moderation Drink Tracker
- Medical subject headings
- Alcoholism, Recurrence
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Alcohol Moderation Mobile ApplicationOther
This group will receive a link and in-person instructions on how to use the alcohol moderation application described. Individuals in this group will define their drinking limits within the application. The application will provide time points to aid the individual in maintaining their predefined drinking limits throughout the course of the drinking occasion. This group will also receive training on the strategies for alcohol moderation recommended by NIAAA.
Alcohol Moderation Drink TrackerBehavioural
This group will receive the NIAAA tracking card and in-person instructions on how to use the drink tracker card (described at https://www.rethinkingdrinking.niaaa.nih.gov/Thinking-about-a-change/Strategies-for-cutting-down/Tips-To-Try.aspx). Individuals in this group will define their drinking limits, and record their alcohol consumption on the drink tracking card. This group will also receive training on the strategies for alcohol moderation recommended by NIAAA.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol Moderation Group 1 | Experimental | This group will receive a link and in-person instructions on how to use the alcohol moderation application described. This group will also receive training on the strategies for alcohol moderation recommended by NIAAA. Receives: Other: Alcohol Moderation Mobile Application |
| Alcohol Moderation Group 2 | Active comparator | This group will receive the NIAAA tracking card and in-person instructions on how to use the drink tracker card (described at https://www.rethinkingdrinking.niaaa.nih.gov/Thinking-about-a-change/Strategies-for-cutting-down/Tips-To-Try.aspx). This group will also receive training on the strategies for alcohol moderation recommended by NIAAA. Receives: Behavioral: Alcohol Moderation Drink Tracker |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
The Young Adult Alcohol Consequences Questionnaire
The Brief Young Adult Alcohol Consequences Questionnaire (BYAACQ) will be used to assess negative consequences of alcohol use (24-items). Minimum score is 0, maximum is 24, with higher scores indicating more negative consequences of alcohol use.
Measured: 14 day window preceding baseline assessed at baseline, 14 day window assessed 14 days following baseline
Number of Standard Drinks Consumed Per Drinking Day
A daily alcohol use diary will be provided for the two-week observation period. Participants will be trained on how to use the diary during the baseline laboratory session. Number of standard drinks per drinking day will be calculated from the daily diary alcohol consumption records (total number of standard drinks consumed / number of drinking days).
Measured: 14 day window preceding baseline assessed at baseline, 14 day window assessed 14 days following baseline
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted27 Feb 2020
- Study start5 Feb 2020
- Primary completion10 May 2022
- Study completion10 May 2022
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Posted resultsParticipant flow, outcome measures and adverse events reported by the sponsor.
- Other trials for Alcohol AbuseStudies 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 1/2
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Model description
- Two groups are defined and compared in terms of primary outcome measures.
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Participant
- Enrolment
- 64 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Kent State University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, William Lechner. PhD, Kent State University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04286867
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 18-199
- Acronym
- ALCMOD
- Status last verified
- Sep 2024
- First submitted
- 21 Feb 2020
- Last updated
- 18 Nov 2024
- Results posted
- Yes, on ClinicalTrials.gov
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 18 Nov 2024. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Examining Alcohol Consumption, Perceptions, and User Experience of Alcohol Moderation Strategies
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04286867
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- ALCMOD / 18-199
- Conditions
- Alcohol Abuse, Alcohol Use Disorder, Alcohol Abuse, Episodic
- Phase
- Phase 1/2
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 64 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Kent State UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 5 Feb 2020 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 10 May 2022 (actual)
- Study completion
- 10 May 2022 (actual)
- First posted
- 27 Feb 2020 (actual)
- Results
- Posted 18 Nov 2024
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The primary aims of the study are to assess the user experience and initial efficacy of a mobile application designed to reduce problematic alcohol use. The application utilizes drinking limits, defined by the user, to pace alcohol consumption during drinking occasions. The mobile application will be compared to strategies for tracking drinking detailed within the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Alcohol Moderation Strategies (https://www.rethinkingdrinking.niaaa.nih.gov/thinking-about-a-change/strategies-for-cutting-down/tips-to-try.aspx). Primary outcome variables, in addition to variables assessing user design experience of the application and use of moderation strategies, include (1) negative consequences of alcohol use during a 14 day observation period, and (2) number of drinks consumed per drinking day during a 14 day observation period.
Detailed description
The mobile application to be tested provides guidance on moderating alcohol use in real time based on individual user's pre-defined drinking limits. This mobile application will be compared to a drink tracking strategy and corresponding tool outlined within the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Alcohol Moderation Strategies (https://www.rethinkingdrinking.niaaa.nih.gov/thinking-about-a-change/strategies-for-cutting-down/tips-to-try.aspx).
Participants will be recruited from the community in Northeastern Ohio. Eligible participants will meet the following inclusion criteria 1) be age 21 or older, 2) report experiencing at least three negative consequence of alcohol use in the past month (assessed via Brief Young Adult Alcohol Consequences Questionnaire: BYAACQ), 3) report having consumed at least 5 drinks (for men) or 4 drinks (for women) on one or more occasions in the past 2-weeks, 4) not be seeking treatment for alcohol use from a health-care provider, and 5) have access to a smartphone and 6) endorse some importance in changing their drinking (2 or greater on Alcohol Ladder Scale Importance to Change). Participants who endorse seeking treatment for alcohol related problems from a health care provider will be provided with a list of university sponsored and community based treatment providers, and excluded. Participants (n=64) will complete a battery of assessments including demographic measures, alcohol and substance use measures, psychological measures, behavioral economic and neuropsychological measures.
The Timeline Follow-back Interview will be used to assess alcohol use. The Brief Young Adult Alcohol Consequences Questionnaire (BYAACQ ) will be used to assess a range of negative consequences of alcohol use that young adults may experience (e.g., while drinking in the past month, I have said or done embarrassing things).
Following this initial baseline assessment, participants will be randomized to one of two experimental conditions detailed below (Alcohol Moderation Group 1 and 2). Doctoral Candidates in Clinical Psychology will review strategies for moderating alcohol use with all participants (strategies recommended by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism; detail included as supplement). The only variation in the discussion of strategies is the the Alcohol Moderation Group 1 will receive detail and training on how to use the mobile application; whereas, the Alcohol Moderation Group 2 will receive detail and training on how to use the drinking tracker card recommended within the NIAAA guidelines.
Primary outcome variables, in addition to variables assessing user design experience of the application and use of moderation strategies, will include (1) negative consequences of alcohol use during a 14 day observation period following randomization, and (2) number of drinks consumed per drinking day during a 14 day observation period following randomization. Assessment of primary outcome variable (1) will include baseline negative consequences of alcohol use (BYAACQ score) during the 14 day period prior to randomization as a covariate as well as additional covariates defined a priori based on the extant literature. Assessment of primary outcome variable (2) will include consideration of average drinking limit for each drinking day defined by the user, and number of drinks per drinking day in a 14 day period prior to randomization, as well as covariates defined a priori based on the extant literature.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (participant)
- Number of arms
- 2
- Model description
- Two groups are defined and compared in terms of primary outcome measures.
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol Moderation Group 1 | Experimental | Other: Alcohol Moderation Mobile ApplicationThis group will receive a link and in-person instructions on how to use the alcohol moderation application described. This group will also receive training on the strategies for alcohol moderation recommended by NIAAA. |
| Alcohol Moderation Group 2 | Active comparator | Behavioral: Alcohol Moderation Drink TrackerThis group will receive the NIAAA tracking card and in-person instructions on how to use the drink tracker card (described at https://www.rethinkingdrinking.niaaa.nih.gov/Thinking-about-a-change/Strategies-for-cutting-down/Tips-To-Try.aspx). This group will also receive training on the strategies for alcohol moderation recommended by NIAAA. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 21 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- must report experiencing at least three negative consequences of alcohol use in the past month (assessed via Brief Young Adult Alcohol Consequences Questionnaire: BYAACQ)
- have access to a smartphone
- endorse importance in changing their drinking (2 or greater on Alcohol Ladder Scale Importance to Change)
- report having consumed at least 5 drinks (for men) or 4 drinks (for women) on one or more occasions in the past 2-weeks
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- seeking treatment for alcohol use from a health-care provider
- younger than age 21
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol Moderation Mobile ApplicationThis group will receive a link and in-person instructions on how to use the alcohol moderation application described. Individuals in this group will define their drinking limits within the application. The application will provide time points to aid the individual in maintaining their predefined drinking limits throughout the course of the drinking occasion. This group will also receive training on the strategies for alcohol moderation recommended by NIAAA. | Other | Alcohol Moderation Group 1 |
| Alcohol Moderation Drink TrackerThis group will receive the NIAAA tracking card and in-person instructions on how to use the drink tracker card (described at https://www.rethinkingdrinking.niaaa.nih.gov/Thinking-about-a-change/Strategies-for-cutting-down/Tips-To-Try.aspx). Individuals in this group will define their drinking limits, and record their alcohol consumption on the drink tracking card. This group will also receive training on the strategies for alcohol moderation recommended by NIAAA. | Behavioural | Alcohol Moderation Group 2 |
Primary outcome
The Young Adult Alcohol Consequences Questionnaire
Time frame: 14 day window preceding baseline assessed at baseline, 14 day window assessed 14 days following baseline
The Brief Young Adult Alcohol Consequences Questionnaire (BYAACQ) will be used to assess negative consequences of alcohol use (24-items). Minimum score is 0, maximum is 24, with higher scores indicating more negative consequences of alcohol use.
Number of Standard Drinks Consumed Per Drinking Day
Time frame: 14 day window preceding baseline assessed at baseline, 14 day window assessed 14 days following baseline
A daily alcohol use diary will be provided for the two-week observation period. Participants will be trained on how to use the diary during the baseline laboratory session. Number of standard drinks per drinking day will be calculated from the daily diary alcohol consumption records (total number of standard drinks consumed / number of drinking days).
Results and safety
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Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 18 Nov 2024.
- Posted resultsParticipant flow, baseline, all outcome measures and adverse events.
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Referral and contact
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The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
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Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A Phase 1/2 study testing Alcohol Moderation Mobile Application and Alcohol Moderation Drink Tracker in people with Alcohol Abuse and Alcohol Use Disorder, run by Kent State University 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 2 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 18 Nov 2024. 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.
What does this combined phase mean?
Phase 1 studies test a treatment in a small group of people for the first time or in a new way, mainly to check safety and find the right dose.
Phase 2 studies give the treatment to a larger group to see whether it has the intended effect and to keep checking safety.
Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.
Are results available for this study?
Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 18 Nov 2024). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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?
The Young Adult Alcohol Consequences Questionnaire (time frame: 14 day window preceding baseline assessed at baseline, 14 day window assessed 14 days following baseline). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
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 18 Nov 2024.