Study protocol for a sequential multiple assignment randomized trial to reduce risky drinking among service members and their partners.
Karen Chan Osilla, Kristie L Gore, Eric R Pedersen...
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37652360Actively Recruiting
Phase Not Applicable
Age: 18Years +
All Genders
Healthy Volunteers
ID05619185
A SMART Evaluation of an Adaptive Web-based AUD Treatment for Service Members and Their Partners
Led by Stanford University · Updated on 2026-04-27
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Participants Needed
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Research Sites
N/A
Total Duration
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Sponsors
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Stanford University
Lead Sponsor
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University of Southern California
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Researchers are evaluating the effectiveness of an adaptive web-based intervention called Partners Connect to address drinking behaviors in military spouses and encourage help-seeking among service members. The study aims to find out for whom this intervention works best and which drinking behaviors and mechanisms are affected. It compares the web-based intervention with other resources and phone-based or workbook-guided Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT) methods. Participants are assigned to different groups: some receive the CRAFT web-based intervention focused on mental health, relationship communication, and positive reinforcement; others use self-guided resources from a website; if a dyad member does not respond, they may be randomized to phone-based CRAFT sessions or guided by a CRAFT workbook. The interventions include digital storytelling, exercises, and clinician sessions to support behavior change and communication. During the study, participants are monitored from the start through six months, with measures of partner drinking days, drinks per episode, and service member help-seeking. The study tracks mental health symptoms and collects data through surveys and reminders to assess website use. Participants are expected to engage with the interventions and complete follow-up assessments to help researchers evaluate the impact of these approaches on drinking and help-seeking behaviors.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
A SMART Evaluation of an Adaptive Web-based AUD Treatment for Service Members and Their Partners
Who Can Participate
Age: 18Years +
All Genders
Healthy Volunteers
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- At least 18 years of age
- Living together with their partner with no plans to change this in the next 2 months
- Not currently serving in the military
- Score 4 or higher on the AUDIT-C for females or 5 or higher for males/other
- Feel safe in their current relationship
- Not currently in mental health or alcohol treatment (for both concerned partner and service member)
- Understand English fluently
- Willing to try an online program to address risky drinking
You will not qualify if you...
- Currently in substance use treatment or partner has been in treatment in the last three months
- Does not feel safe in the current relationship
- Does not understand English fluently
- Has impaired cognitive, visual, or hearing capacity
- Not living together with their partner
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Your Study Journey
Screening
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person or remote)
Treatment
Duration - 4 weeks
Participants receive one of several behavioral interventions to address alcohol use disorder, including a web-based intervention, phone-based sessions, self-directed workbook, or self-guided online resources.
Weekly visits or sessions depending on intervention assignment
Follow-up
Duration - 6 months
Participants are followed for 6 months after treatment to assess drinking behaviors, mental health symptoms, and help-seeking outcomes.
Periodic follow-up surveys and assessments during this period
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Stanford University
Palo Alto, California, United States, 94305
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Research Team
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Kat Nameth, BS
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
4
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