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2024-05-06 @ 3:01 PM
Last Modification Date:
2024-10-26 @ 1:41 PM
Study NCT ID:
NCT04494594
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2022-10-14
First Post:
2020-07-23
Brief Title:
DrinksRation - Combat Stress Randomized Controlled Trial
Sponsor:
Kings College London
Organization:
Kings College London
Study Overview
Official Title:
Evaluating the Efficacy of a Mobile App DrinksRation and Personalized Text and Push Messaging to Reduce Alcohol Consumption in a Veteran Population Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial
Status:
COMPLETED
Status Verified Date:
2021-06
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
DrinksRation
Brief Summary:
Alcohol misuse is higher in the United Kingdom UK Armed Forces AF than the general population Previous research has shown that interventions delivered via smartphone are efficacious in promoting self-monitoring of alcohol use have utility in reducing alcohol consumption and have a broad reach The main objective of this participant blinded single-blinded Randomised Controlled Trial RCT is to assess the efficacy of a 28-day brief alcohol intervention delivered via a smartphone app DrinksRation in reducing weekly self-reported alcohol consumption between baseline and 3-month follow-up among veterans who drink at a hazardous or harmful level and are receiving or have received support for mental health symptoms in a clinical setting
Methods In a two-arm single-blinded Randomised Controlled Trial RCT a smartphone app which includes interactive features designed to enhance participant motivation and personalised messaging is compared to a smartphone app which only provides Government guidance on alcohol consumption The trial will be conducted in a veteran population who have sought help through Combat Stress a UK veterans mental health charity Recruitment consent and data collection is performed automatically through the DrinksRation platform The primary outcome is change in self-reported weekly alcohol consumption between baseline day 0 and 3-month follow-up day 84 as measured using the Time-Line Follow back for Alcohol Consumption secondary outcome measures include 1 change in baseline to 3-month follow-up day 84 Alcohol Use Disorder Identification Test score and 2 change in baseline to 3-month follow-up day 84 World Health Organisation Quality of Life-BREF score to assess Quality of Adjusted Life Years Process evaluation measures include 1 app usage and 2 usability ratings as measured by the mHealth App Usability Questionnaire The primary and secondary outcomes will also be re-assessed at 6-month follow-up day 168 to assess the longer-term benefits of the intervention and reported as a secondary outcome The study will begin recruitment in September 2020 and is expected to require 12 months to complete Study results should be published in 2022
Methods In a two-arm single-blinded Randomised Controlled Trial RCT a smartphone app which includes interactive features designed to enhance participant motivation and personalised messaging is compared to a smartphone app which only provides Government guidance on alcohol consumption The trial will be conducted in a veteran population who have sought help through Combat Stress a UK veterans mental health charity Recruitment consent and data collection is performed automatically through the DrinksRation platform The primary outcome is change in self-reported weekly alcohol consumption between baseline day 0 and 3-month follow-up day 84 as measured using the Time-Line Follow back for Alcohol Consumption secondary outcome measures include 1 change in baseline to 3-month follow-up day 84 Alcohol Use Disorder Identification Test score and 2 change in baseline to 3-month follow-up day 84 World Health Organisation Quality of Life-BREF score to assess Quality of Adjusted Life Years Process evaluation measures include 1 app usage and 2 usability ratings as measured by the mHealth App Usability Questionnaire The primary and secondary outcomes will also be re-assessed at 6-month follow-up day 168 to assess the longer-term benefits of the intervention and reported as a secondary outcome The study will begin recruitment in September 2020 and is expected to require 12 months to complete Study results should be published in 2022
Detailed Description:
Alcohol misuse is common in the United Kingdom UK Armed Forces AF with the prevalence rates higher in the AF than the general population Research indicates that the trend continues after personnel leave service veteran or ex-serving are used interchangeably in the UK It has been estimated that more than 50 of those who have left the AF meet the criteria for hazardous alcohol use a score of eight or above on the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test AUDIT
The last two decades has seen a proliferation in the use of digital technologies to support brief intervention management and treatment of alcohol misuse in the general public yet little attention has focused forwards the AF community In the late 1990s interventions were commonly delivered via a computer using CD-ROM-based programmes but with the advent of the World Wide Web many new opportunities arose to harness increase reach provide real-time monitoring and offer personalised treatment This includes the use of Short Message Service SMS which have been shown to be effective in encouraging people to change their behaviour
The aim of this Randomised Controlled Trial RCT is to assess the efficacy of a 28-day brief alcohol intervention delivered via a smartphone app DrinksRation in reducing self-reported weekly alcohol consumption between baseline and 3 months day 84 among veterans who drink at a hazardous or harmful level and are receiving or have received support for mental health symptoms in a clinical setting
The last two decades has seen a proliferation in the use of digital technologies to support brief intervention management and treatment of alcohol misuse in the general public yet little attention has focused forwards the AF community In the late 1990s interventions were commonly delivered via a computer using CD-ROM-based programmes but with the advent of the World Wide Web many new opportunities arose to harness increase reach provide real-time monitoring and offer personalised treatment This includes the use of Short Message Service SMS which have been shown to be effective in encouraging people to change their behaviour
The aim of this Randomised Controlled Trial RCT is to assess the efficacy of a 28-day brief alcohol intervention delivered via a smartphone app DrinksRation in reducing self-reported weekly alcohol consumption between baseline and 3 months day 84 among veterans who drink at a hazardous or harmful level and are receiving or have received support for mental health symptoms in a clinical setting
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
False
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
False
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?:
None