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Official title Evaluating Telehealth Delivery of Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention for College Students
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06774300
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This research study will test the efficacy of a telehealth version of the Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention for College Students (BASICS), which is the gold standard prevention and intervention approach to target heavy alcohol use on college campuses across the United States.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 26. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- between 18 and 26 years of age
- fluent in understanding English
- a registered student at one of the two intervention sites
- adequate internet capabilities to support video-conferencing
- access to a webcam, which is a standard features of most laptops, mobile devices, and desktops
You likely can't join if
- not meeting inclusion criteria or unwillingness to participate
See the full eligibility criteria
- between 18 and 26 years of age
- fluent in understanding English
- a registered student at one of the two intervention sites
- adequate internet capabilities to support video-conferencing
- access to a webcam, which is a standard features of most laptops, mobile devices, and desktops
- engage in binge drinking (i.e., 4 or more standard drinks in a sitting for women or 5 or more standard drinks in a sitting for men) at least once in the past month (for the volunteer sample only)
- experienced at least one negative alcohol-related consequence in the previous month (mandated students would meet this due to receiving an alcohol sanction)
- reports a score of 2 or higher on questions about a) interest in reducing their drinking, or b) interest in not increasing their drinking.
- not meeting inclusion criteria or unwillingness to participate
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Houston, Texas, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 26 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Houston, Texas, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.