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Led by Traci Kennedy · Updated on 2026-07-07
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Participants Needed
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Research Sites
8 weeks
Total Duration
Researchers are evaluating a smartphone-based intervention designed to help young adults aged 18 to 25 who have Attention DeficitHyperactivity Disorder ADHD and engage in risky drinking behaviors. The study aims to determine if this intervention is feasible and acceptable, and to explore its preliminary effects on symptom awareness, inhibitory control, and alcohol use problems. The trial is led by Traci Kennedy and uses a randomized, triple-blind design to compare two smartphone protocols. Participants are randomly assigned to either the experimental intervention group or a control group. The experimental group rates their ADHD symptoms and impairment four times daily and receives visual feedback and tailored behavioral strategy suggestions focused on improving inhibitory control and reducing alcohol-related problems. The control group receives four daily prompts to report drinking behaviors and completes neutral questionnaires to match the intervention prompt length. This intervention period lasts 31 days, starting the first Friday after the baseline visit. Participants attend a virtual baseline visit to assess ADHD, alcohol use, and life experiences, followed by the 31-day smartphone intervention. Afterward, they complete a virtual follow-up visit with similar assessments. Researchers will measure the average completion rate of the intervention, usability ratings, changes in alcohol quantity and binge-drinking episodes, and alcohol-related problems. The total participation duration spans from the baseline visit through the follow-up assessment after the intervention.
CONDITIONS
Smartphone-based Intervention for Young Adults With ADHD
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Traci Kennedy, PhD
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Aiden Williard, B.S.
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Traci Kennedy
Lead Sponsor
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
Collaborating Sponsor
This table compares participation in this trial with other options available for this condition. The information is drawn from published research and the trial’s study details and is provided for educational purposes only.
| Factors | Investigational EMI | Sham EMA Control |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | A smartphone-based ecological momentary intervention combining frequent ADHD symptom monitoring, visual feedback graphs, and tailored behavioral strategy texts to support inhibitory control and address heavy alcohol use | A sham ecological momentary assessment that prompts participants to report on drinking behaviors with neutral questionnaires but provides no feedback or behavioral suggestions |
| Role in trial | Assigned investigational intervention arm intended to evaluate EMA plus feedback and strategy suggestions | Assigned control arm intended to match assessment frequency without delivering feedback or intervention |
| Primary use | To reduce frequency or severity of heavy alcohol consumption and support ADHD inhibitory control in daily life contexts | To serve as a control condition matching prompt frequency without behavioral intervention components |
| How it is given or performed | Participants receive four smartphone prompts per day with symptom monitoring, visual feedback, and tailored strategy suggestions via text | Participants receive four smartphone prompts per day reporting on drinking behaviors via neutral questionnaires without feedback or strategy tips |
| Evidence status | Evidence on efficacy is under development; intervention design informed by prior EMA/EMI developmental work | Control may not influence behavior beyond assessment effects; efficacy not established |
| Important risks | Potential risks are not yet established | Risks not established for control; minimal intervention exposure |
| Important limitations | Outcomes not yet published; efficacy and usability await data; EMA and EMI burden may affect adherence | Assessment-only may carry minimal behavioral impact; does not test strategy effectiveness |
Disclaimer: This comparison is created with the help of artificial intelligence(AI) and may contain errors or missing information. It is not medical advice and does not mean one option is better or safer than another. Clinical trials are still being studied, and joining a trial is your choice. Please consult your healthcare professional before making any decisions.
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Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 virtual visit
Duration - 31 days
Participants complete either the smartphone-based ADHD and alcohol use intervention or a control program daily for 31 days.
Daily smartphone interactions
Duration - 1 day
Participants attend a virtual follow-up visit to reassess ADHD symptoms and alcohol use behaviors.
1 virtual visit
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
TRIPLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
OTHER
Number of Arms
2
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Traci M Kennedy, Christine M Lee, Brooke S G Molina...
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40880228/Traci Kennedy
Lead Sponsor
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
Collaborating Sponsor
