Study of Brief Interventions to Reduce Alcohol and Cannabis Use and Improve Sleep in Young Adults Aged 18 to 29

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are evaluating an integrated approach to reduce alcohol and marijuana use, related problems, and improve sleep among young adults who experience heavy episodic drinking, cannabis misuse, and sleep difficulties. This study focuses on young adults aged 18 to 29 with these overlapping challenges, as these issues can lead to injuries, academic and work problems, mental health risks, and impaired decision-making. The study aims to address gaps by combining brief interventions targeting alcohol, cannabis, and sleep in a community sample. Participants are randomly assigned to one of four groups an integrated intervention combining alcoholcannabis feedback with brief behavioral therapy for insomnia BASICSSLEEP, a brief alcohol and cannabis intervention alone BASICS, a brief behavioral therapy for insomnia alone SLEEP, or an attention control group. The active interventions include two initial sessions of 45-75 minutes and two booster phone sessions over time, delivered via telehealth. The attention control group attends four weekly 20-minute check-ins and receives referrals as needed. After the 18-month follow-up, control participants are offered the integrated BASICSSLEEP intervention. Participants complete surveys and daily diaries assessing alcohol, cannabis use, and sleep at baseline, post-intervention 7 weeks, and follow-ups at 3, 6, 12, and 18 months. Outcome measures include the Insomnia Severity Index, sleep-related impairment scales, and various alcohol use and consequences questionnaires. Secondary assessments monitor marijuana use and related consequences. The study tracks service use and provides community referrals to support participants throughout the research period, which runs until April 2029.

Brief Interventions to Reduce Comorbid Alcohol and Cannabis Misuse and Sleep Impairment in Young Adults (Rest-Up RCT)