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Parent Intervention to Reduce College Student Drinking and Consequences
NCT04247191 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
College students' alcohol use continues to be a major public health problem. Among the many consequences of this risky behavior are impaired driving and impaired passenger fatalities. Both college health administrators and parents have requested parent-based interventions (PBIs), and parents have demonstrated ample motivation to communicate with their teens. The proposed research will attempt to enhance an existing effective PBI, curb the alarming trends noted in the literature, and move the field forward by conducting a randomized controlled trial testing a modified version of the PBI that includes additional content for parents to establish clear lines of communication around the important topic of permissiveness (referred to as P-Chat).
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL P-Chat
- BEHAVIORAL PBI
- BEHAVIORAL P-Chat+
Study Locations (1)
Pennsylvania
- Penn State University — University Park
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 2,061 participants |
| Start Date | 2021-06-14 |
| Est. Completion | 2028-05-31 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT04247191
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT04247191 describes a study currently listed as active not recruiting. 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 2,061 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Penn State University, which has 233 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 4 conditions, with Driving Under the Influence appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 3 interventions — of which P-Chat 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: NCT04247191 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include Pennsylvania. 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 NCT04247191 about?
NCT04247191 is a clinical study titled "Parent Intervention to Reduce College Student Drinking and Consequences". College students' alcohol use continues to be a major public health problem. Among the many consequences of this risky behavior are impaired driving and impaired passenger fatalities. Both college health administrators and parents have requested parent-based interventions (PBIs), and parents have de...
What is the current status of trial NCT04247191?
This trial is currently active not recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 2,061 participants. The study started on 2021-06-14. Estimated completion is 2028-05-31.
What conditions does trial NCT04247191 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Driving Under the Influence, Drinking, College, Underage Drinking, Drinking, Teen. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04247191?
The interventions under investigation include: P-Chat (BEHAVIORAL), PBI (BEHAVIORAL), P-Chat+ (BEHAVIORAL). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04247191?
This trial is sponsored by Penn State University, which has 233 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT04247191 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Pennsylvania. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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