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Smartphone App for Alcohol Use Disorder

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Waitlist Available
Led By Robert Leeman, MD
Research Sponsored by University of Florida
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
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Must have
Be between 18 and 65 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up day 1 - day 29
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Study Summary

This trial will test how well a smartphone app can help reduce young adult drinking.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for young adults who speak English, have had high alcohol consumption in the past month, and own an iPhone. They must not be seeking treatment for addiction or using psychotropic drugs, and cannot have medical conditions worsened by alcohol. Pregnant women or those not using birth control are excluded.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests smartphone apps designed to reduce drinking among young adults. Participants will use different versions of the app: a control version without feedback, a standard version, and an experimental one that provides feedback during drinking situations.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this trial involves smartphone applications rather than medications or invasive procedures, traditional side effects are not expected. However, participants may experience psychological impacts from reduced alcohol intake.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~day 1 - day 29
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and day 1 - day 29 for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Change in estimated Blood Alcohol Content (eBAC)
Change in number of alcoholic drinks consumed.

Trial Design

3Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Standard App GroupExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
Young Adult Drinkers will be randomized to 1 of the 3 app conditions (Control App Version; Standard App Version; Experimental, Feedback App Version). The apps will be tested both during a laboratory alcohol drinking session and a 4-week period outside the lab in which they can use this technology in actual drinking situations. For the 4-week period outside the lab, all participants will use the experimental app for 2 weeks in real drinking occasions and not use it the other 2 weeks.
Group II: Experimental, Feedback App GroupExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Young Adult Drinkers will be randomized to 1 of the 3 app conditions (Control App Version; Standard App Version; Experimental, Feedback App Version). The apps will be tested both during a laboratory alcohol drinking session and a 4-week period outside the lab in which they can use this technology in actual drinking situations. For the 4-week period outside the lab, all participants will use the experimental app for 2 weeks in real drinking occasions and not use it the other 2 weeks.
Group III: Control App GroupExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
Young Adult Drinkers will be randomized to 1 of the 3 app conditions (Control App Version; Standard App Version; Experimental, Feedback App Version). The apps will be tested both during a laboratory alcohol drinking session and a 4-week period outside the lab in which they can use this technology in actual drinking situations. For the 4-week period outside the lab, all participants will use the experimental app for 2 weeks in real drinking occasions and not use it the other 2 weeks.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of FloridaLead Sponsor
1,349 Previous Clinical Trials
720,076 Total Patients Enrolled
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)NIH
810 Previous Clinical Trials
1,158,199 Total Patients Enrolled
Robert Leeman, MDPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of Florida

Frequently Asked Questions

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Are there any open enrollment opportunities for this experiment?

"As outlined on the official clinicaltrials.gov webpage, this trial is actively enrolling patients - first posted on November 9th 2020 and updated as recently as August 30th 2022."

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Does the age limitation for this scientific investigation include individuals younger than 35?

"According to the clinical trial's inclusion criteria, only those between 21 and 25 years old can take part in this study. Alternately, there are 20 trials available for minors and 165 studies open to persons above 65."

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How many individuals are being granted access to this clinical research?

"Affirmative. According to the details published on clinicaltrials.gov, this medical study began recruitment in November 2020 and is still ongoing as of August 2022. There are 109 openings at a single research site."

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Who has the eligibility criteria to be included in this experiment?

"This clinical trial seeks 109 individuals aged 21-25 who have had recent ethanol exposure. To be eligible, applicants must demonstrate fluency in English and the capacity to complete assessments; record a blood alcohol concentration of 0.12% or higher at least once in the past month; indicate regular consumption over 12 days out of 30; meet DSM-5 criteria for mild alcohol use disorder (2+ diagnostic symptoms); perform within 2 standard deviations on reaction time/errors tests during screening; possess an iOS phone that can be used for study tasks (outside Gainesville participants only); report 4+ drinks per day for women, 5+ drinks per day for"

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