Piloting a Deaf Accessible Pre-Treatment for AUD

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Conditions studied: Alcohol Use Disorder

In brief

This pilot study will evaluate the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy of an adaptation of Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET) titled "DeafMET", intended for Deaf adults with high-risk alcohol use. In this single intervention cycle, 10 Deaf participants will receive the DeafMET intervention delivered either in-person or via telehealth. Primary outcomes include change in participants' stage of change regarding alcohol use and measures of recruitment, retention, satisfaction, and adherence. Findings will inform further refinement of the intervention and planning for future research.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07269119

Run by

University of Massachusetts, Worcester

People needed

30

Starts

2026-02-05

Expected to finish

2026-08-01

Last updated by the study team

2026-02-27

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• self-identification as a Deaf ASL user
• age 18+
• ability to access Zoom for screening, intervention delivery, and repeated assessment procedures
• problematic alcohol consumption, drinking behaviors, and alcohol-related problems" as identified by the AUD Identification Test (AUDIT), past-month referent time period: score at least 8 for men or at least 6 for women

You may not qualify if…

• Incapacity to consent due to guardianship or conservatorship

Where it is running

• UMass Chan — Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, United States (enrolling)

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