Alcohol; Harmful Use, Alcohol Use Disorder
Conditions
Brief summary
This study will: (1) refine and finalize the SPEAR intervention manual for preventing alcohol use disorders (AUD) and associated harms for Pacific Islander young adults; and (2) test SPEAR for efficacy by conducting a pretest-posttest randomized controlled trial (RCT).
Detailed description
Pacific Islander young adults bear elevated risk for alcohol use disorders (AUD) and alcohol-related harms, yet lack effective interventions to reduce their risk. Grounded in the social development model, this study will: (1) refine and finalize the SPEAR intervention manual for preventing alcohol use disorders (AUD) and associated harms for Pacific Islander young adults from existing evidence-based AUD prevention strategies; then (2) test SPEAR for efficacy by conducting a pretest-posttest randomized controlled trial (RCT) with at-risk Pacific Islander young adults across multiple Pacific Islander communities in the US.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALSPEAR (Strategies for Pacific Empowerment and Alcohol Reduction)
This behavioral group intervention will consist of multiple group sessions to reduce AUDs and alcohol-related harms in Pacific Islander young adults. It will infuse culturally resonant narratives, language, and elements into existing evidence-based strategies.
Sponsors
University of California, Riverside
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Intervention model description
Will conduct a randomized controlled trial of the SPEAR intervention vs. control group.
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 30 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
1. Of full or part self-reported Pacific Islander heritage; 2. Fluent (oral and reading) in English 3. For young adult participants: 18 - 30 years of age 4. Current drinking (1+ drink in past 30 days) 5. High AUD risk (AUDIT-C score # 4 for men, # 3 for women) 6. Not currently in alcohol treatment (medication, therapeutic).
Exclusion criteria
1. Do not meet inclusion criteria 2. Are unwilling to participate 3. Fail to provide or retracts consent 4. Reside outside the target Pacific Islander communities
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Heavy Episodic Drinking (HED) Days | Up to 30 weeks | \# of Days of HED out of past 30 days |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol Consumption | Up to 30 weeks | 7-day Alcohol Consumption |
Countries
United States
Contacts
Primary ContactANDREW SUBICA, Ph.D.
Outcome results
None listed