What is the effectiveness of the DrinksRation smartphone application on modifying alcohol use behaviour in Service personnel at risk of alcohol-related harm?

Military DrinksRation study

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN14977034

Enrollment

728

Registered

2022-12-06

Start date

2023-01-14

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-08-10

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Conditions

Alcohol behaviour change in military personnel identified as being at risk of alcohol-related harm Other

Interventions

This study is a two-arm randomised controlled trial comparing the Drinks:Ration smartphone application with usual care. Participants will be recruited through periodic dental inspections, Service spe

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

16 Years to 100 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Age 16 years - no upper limit (upper age limited by being in active military service) 2. Serving UK Military 3. Scores 5 or more on AUDIT-C screening questionnaire

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Scores 4 or less on AUDIT-C screening questionnaire

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Change in alcohol units consumed per week between baseline and day 84 as measured by the timeline follow back method.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
1. Change in alcohol units consumed per week between baseline and day 168 as measured by the timeline follow back method. 2. Change in AUDIT score between baseline and day 84. 3.1. Change in quality of life assessment between baseline and day 84 as measured by World Health Organisation Quality of Life-BREF survey. 3.2. Change in quality of life assessment between baseline and day 168 as measured by World Health Organisation Quality of Life-BREF survey. 4. Change in drinking motivations between baseline and day 84 as measured by the Drinking Motivations Questionnaire (Revised). 5.1. Change in mental health screening parameters (depression, anxiety, PTSD) between baseline and day 84. 5.2. Change in mental health screening parameters (depression, anxiety, PTSD) between baseline and day 168. 6. Assessment of correlation between alcohol intake and loneliness (De Jong Gierveld), recent life events (RLE-Q), gambling behaviours (GMQ-9), domestic & sexual assault (National Crime Survey for England & Wales).	—

Measure

Time frame

1. Change in alcohol units consumed per week between baseline and day 168 as measured by the timeline follow back method. 2. Change in AUDIT score between baseline and day 84. 3.1. Change in quality of life assessment between baseline and day 84 as measured by World Health Organisation Quality of Life-BREF survey. 3.2. Change in quality of life assessment between baseline and day 168 as measured by World Health Organisation Quality of Life-BREF survey. 4. Change in drinking motivations between baseline and day 84 as measured by the Drinking Motivations Questionnaire (Revised). 5.1. Change in mental health screening parameters (depression, anxiety, PTSD) between baseline and day 84. 5.2. Change in mental health screening parameters (depression, anxiety, PTSD) between baseline and day 168. 6. Assessment of correlation between alcohol intake and loneliness (De Jong Gierveld), recent life events (RLE-Q), gambling behaviours (GMQ-9), domestic & sexual assault (National Crime Survey for England & Wales).

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Countries

England, United Kingdom

Contacts

Public ContactKate King

katherine.king415@mod.gov.uk+44 300 160 6665

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 25, 2026