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Ultra-brief Intervention for Problem Drinkers
NCT00688584 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
The major objective of this proposal is to conduct a randomized controlled trial of an ultra-brief, personalized feedback intervention (a pamphlet) for problem drinkers. Subjects will be recruited via a telephone survey which will collect baseline data. The households of half of the subjects will receive the pamphlet as unaddressed ad mail shortly thereafter. Follow-up interviews will be conducted, by telephone, three and six months after the mailing of the pamphlets. Hypothesis 1: Respondents from households who receive the pamphlet will display significantly improved drinking outcomes at the three-month and six-month follow-ups as compared to respondents from households in the no intervention control condition. Hypothesis 2: More calls will be received on a help-line listed on the pamphlet (and advertised elsewhere) from residents of households who receive the pamphlet as compared to residents from households who do not receive the pamphlet. Hypotheses 3 - 6 deal with mediator and moderator hypotheses, exploring the role of perceived risk, perceived drinking norms, and drinking for social reasons.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Pamphlet-based personalized alcohol feedback (PAF)
- BEHAVIORAL control pamphlet condition
Study Locations (4)
California
- Stanford University School of Medicine — Stanford
Washington
- University of Washington — Seattle
Alberta
- University of Alberta — Edmonton
Ontario
- Centre for Addiction and Mental Health — Toronto
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 1,767 participants |
| Start Date | 2008-12 |
| Est. Completion | 2010-12 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00688584
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00688584 describes a study currently listed as completed. It is categorized as NA, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 1,767 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, which has 1 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 2 conditions, with Alcoholism appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions — of which Pamphlet-based personalized alcohol feedback (PAF) is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT00688584 reports 4 study locations spanning 4 distinct geographic areas — top geographies include California, Washington, Alberta. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT00688584 about?
NCT00688584 is a clinical study titled "Ultra-brief Intervention for Problem Drinkers". The major objective of this proposal is to conduct a randomized controlled trial of an ultra-brief, personalized feedback intervention (a pamphlet) for problem drinkers. Subjects will be recruited via a telephone survey which will collect baseline data. The households of half of the subjects will re...
What is the current status of trial NCT00688584?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 1,767 participants. The study started on 2008-12. Estimated completion is 2010-12.
What conditions does trial NCT00688584 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Alcoholism, Problem Drinking. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00688584?
The interventions under investigation include: Pamphlet-based personalized alcohol feedback (PAF) (BEHAVIORAL), control pamphlet condition (BEHAVIORAL). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00688584?
This trial is sponsored by Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, which has 1 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT00688584 being conducted?
This trial has 4 study locations across California, Washington, Alberta, Ontario. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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