Evaluating Caregiver Involvement in Primary Care-Based Brief Interventions for Adolescent Alcohol Use Problems

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Conditions studied: Alcohol Use, Adolescent, Mild Alcohol Use Disorder, Mild Substance Use Disorder

In brief

Intervention for mild severity alcohol use among U.S. teens is crucial, as alcohol is the most commonly used substance in this age group, yet few receive the necessary interventions. Primary care, where over 90% of youth regularly visit, is an ideal setting for identifying and addressing mild alcohol use disorder (AUD) through brief interventions like motivational interviewing (MI) and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). However, for teens with mild AUD, a single brief session may not be sufficient, raising questions about the role of caregiver involvement. This study seeks to determine the most effective level of caregiver involvement-no involvement, a single live session, or an online self-paced program-in reducing alcohol use among adolescents with mild AUD in primary care settings. The study also explores the impact of these interventions on other outcomes such as substance use and psychosocial functioning, as well as the factors influencing treatment response. The results will guide the selection and implementation of effective, scalable interventions in primary care to address youth alcohol use disorders.

Key facts

Study ID: NCT06593652
Run by: Indiana University
People needed: 615
Starts: 2025-08-19
Expected to finish: 2028-09-01
Last updated by the study team: 2026-01-02

Who can join

Age: 12 and older, up to 17. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

12-17 years old;
Mild to moderate severity for alcohol use (based on standardized surveys from their primary care provider or clinical indication) or other substance use
English language fluency

You may not qualify if…

Where it is running

IU Health/Indiana University School of Medicine — Indianapolis, Indiana, United States (enrolling)

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