Testing eCHECKUP TO GO and a Parent-Based Program to Reduce Drinking in High School Students Aged 15 to 18

What this Trial Is About

Underage drinking is a significant issue in the United States, with many high school students using alcohol and facing negative consequences such as academic problems, impaired functioning, and risky behaviors. This research aims to test the effectiveness of two web-based interventions, the e-CHECKUP TO GO eCTG alone and combined with an electronic Parent-Based Intervention ePBI, in reducing alcohol use among high school juniors and seniors. The study uses a nationally representative sample to address the limited interventions available for older high school students. Participants are randomly assigned to one of four groups the eCTG program, the combined eCTGePBI program, the e-Parent Intervention alone, or a control group receiving no intervention. The eCTG provides personalized feedback about alcohol use and risks, while the e-Parent Intervention offers an electronic handbook to guide parents in discussing drinking with their teens. Data are collected over five waves including baseline, and 3-, 6-, 9-, and 12-month follow-ups, with one wave involving parents at 3 months. During the study, participants and their parents complete assessments on alcohol use and consequences at multiple time points. Researchers measure changes in alcohol consumption and related negative outcomes throughout the year. The studys goal is to evaluate how these digital interventions affect drinking behavior and reduce harm. Participation involves completing surveys and using the web programs as assigned, with ongoing monitoring of outcomes up to 12 months.

Examining an Intervention to Reduce High School Drinking