Alcohol Drinking, Alcohol Use, Drinking Behavior
Conditions
Keywords
Brief intervention, Harm reduction, Young adult, College Student
Brief summary
Exploring technology based tools to reduce drinking is important. The purpose of this research study is to compare different BAC monitoring apps for their effects on alcohol drinking and ratings of usability among young adults.This study will be conducted in six phases: a web-based and in-person screening assessment; brief counseling session on the day before the alcohol drinking session; brief appointment on the day of the alcohol drinking session; alcohol drinking session; two-week field period; and a follow-up appointment. Participation in this study will last approximately two months.
Interventions
Participants randomized to this condition will be able to blow into the smartphone breathalyzer after consuming each alcoholic drink, which produces an accurate breath alcohol reading on the app. These breath alcohol readings may inform participants' subsequent decisions regarding drinking.
Participants randomized to this condition will be able to make an entry into the BAC estimator app after consuming each alcoholic drink, which produces an estimated blood alcohol concentration based on the individual's sex, weight, number of alcoholic drinks and time spent drinking alcohol. These estimated blood alcohol concentrations may inform participants' subsequent decisions regarding drinking.
Participants randomized to this condition will be instructed to send a text to a smartphone they will use for the study after each alcoholic drink. A consideration of the number of texts sent may inform participants' subsequent decisions regarding drinking.
Sponsors
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
University of Florida
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
BASIC_SCIENCE
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
21 Years to 25 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Be able to read/write English and complete study assessments * Drink alcohol regularly
Exclusion criteria
* Test positive on a urine test for use of certain illegal drugs * Undergraduate student enrolled at the University of Florida * Graduate students from the College of Health and Human Performance at the University of Florida * Pregnant, or currently breast feeding
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Quantity of alcohol consumption | During one alcohol drinking session, an average of 2 hours | Compare forms of mobile technology for their effects on alcohol consumption |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Quantity of alcohol consumption | two-week field period | Compare forms of mobile technology for their effects on alcohol consumption |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed