Actively Recruiting
Piloting a Deaf Accessible Pre-Treatment for AUD
Led by University of Massachusetts, Worcester · Updated on 2026-02-27
30
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
25 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
U
University of Massachusetts, Worcester
Lead Sponsor
N
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This pilot study will evaluate the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy of an adaptation of Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET) titled "DeafMET", intended for Deaf adults with high-risk alcohol use. In this single intervention cycle, 10 Deaf participants will receive the DeafMET intervention delivered either in-person or via telehealth. Primary outcomes include change in participants' stage of change regarding alcohol use and measures of recruitment, retention, satisfaction, and adherence. Findings will inform further refinement of the intervention and planning for future research.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Piloting a Deaf Accessible Pre-Treatment for AUD
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Self-identify as a Deaf user of American Sign Language (ASL)
- Age 18 years or older
- Able to access Zoom for screening, intervention, and assessments
- Past-month problematic alcohol use with an AUDIT score of at least 8 for men or 6 for women
You will not qualify if you...
- Unable to consent due to guardianship or conservatorship
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
UMass Chan
Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, United States, 01545
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
A
Alexander Wilkins, PhD, MSCI
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NA
Model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
1
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