Pilot Study of a Text Message Platform to Reduce Risky Drinking in Young Adults

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Alcohol Abuse, Alcohol Consumption, Drinking Behavior

In brief

Young adults are in a critical period where they can be influenced to avoid a trajectory of high-risk drinking and harmful outcomes in the later adult years. The Emergency Department might offer a unique opportunity to reach young adults, if an easy to implement screening, brief intervention and referral to treatment was available. The investigators are investigating the feasibility and accuracy of ED-initiated and outpatient-continued assessment of drinking behavior in young adults using a computer-driven text messaging platform. Based on the subject's response to weekly assessments, the computer platform will send personalized motivational messages in real-time.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01197352

Run by

University of Pittsburgh

People needed

45

Starts

2010-08-01

Expected to finish

2011-02-01

Last updated by the study team

2012-05-21

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 24. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• 18-24 years
• English speaking
• Owns a personal phone with text messaging

You may not qualify if…

• Pregnant
• Prisoner
• Treated for alcohol dependence or abuse
• Treated for psychiatric disorder

Where it is running

• University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Emergency Department — Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

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