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Conditions
Brief summary
The current study aims to conduct a randomised controlled trial over 3 months (with the possibility of a 6 month follow up) that compares the impact of the following two internet-delivered interventions on alcohol consumption: 1. Online alcohol intervention: includes open access to the OnTrack alcohol intervention 2. Online alcohol intervention with text messaging: includes open access to the OnTrack alcohol intervention plus the addition of text messages reminding participants to log on to the program and stay on track The study has three major research aims: Aim I: to investigate the impact of text messaging as a supplementary support for online treatments. * determine to what extent the addition of text messaging impacts participants’ engagement in the program * does the addition of text-messaging impact the effectiveness of the program * are drop-out rates lower in the text messaging condition than in the control condition Aim II: to determine the average dose of treatment required for improvement * investigate the effectiveness of the intervention in relation to the amount of time spent utilising it Aim III: to learn more about people who prematurely discontinue online treatments * gain a better understanding of why individuals drop-out through follow-up interviews * identify to what extent these individuals are still utilising the skills and techniques they acquired within the intervention after drop-out It is predicted that the web-based alcohol intervention with text messaging will result in lower attrition rates, greater engagement with the program and greater utility of skills than the treatment alone condition. Further, it is predicted that the addition of text messages will improve the effectiveness of the program by reducing self-reported alcohol intake. We also hope to determine whether the intervention improves quality of life; and general well-being and if it is considered useful, relevant, satisfying and easy to use.
Interventions
The current study aims to conduct a randomised controlled trial over 3 months that investigates the effectiveness of an internet-delivered alcohol intervention. The intervention consists of an interactive, internet based, self-help program comprising 5 modules, each covering a specific theme (e.g. mindfulness, cognitive restructuring). Each module was designed to take between 30 and 60 minutes to complete (i.e. approximately 5 hours in total). Participants are able to skip certain sections and c
The current study aims to conduct a randomised controlled trial over 3 months that investigates the effectiveness of an internet-delivered alcohol intervention. The intervention consists of an interactive, internet based, self-help program comprising 5 modules, each covering a specific theme (e.g. mindfulness, cognitive restructuring). Each module was designed to take between 30 and 60 minutes to complete (i.e. approximately 5 hours in total). Participants are able to skip certain sections and can complete modules in any order. The study also aims to enhance retention rates to the online program with the addition of reminder text messages to motivate clients to continue logging on to the program. Text messages will be sent on average 3-4 times per week over the three month trial period. Thus, the intervention condition involves open access to an online alcohol intervention and the addition of reminder text messages.
Sponsors
Charlotte von Schuckmann
Study design
Allocation
Randomised controlled trial
Intervention model
Parallel
Primary purpose
Treatment
Masking
Open (masking not used)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
Participants will be included in the study if they (1) currently engage in problematic alcohol use (i.e., consumption above recommended drinking levels as suggested by the National Health and Medical Research Council of Australia: i.e. the present intake is greater than or equal to 14 standard drinks per week; or 4 standard units on a single occasion for men or 3 for women); (2) have access to the internet and a mobile phone; (3) are above the age of 18; (4) agree to undergo no other psychological treatment throughout the study; and (6) have sufficient English and literacy skills to understand the written interventions without translation.
Exclusion criteria
Participants will be excluded from the study if they meet criteria for other serious psychological disorders (i.e. schizophrenia or suicidality); or if they have used injected drugs in the previous month or report daily use of an illicit substance.
Outcome results
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