Trial Outcomes & Findings for The Trajectory of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Across the Life Span: Continuing Prevention and Longitudinal Epidemiology (NCT NCT04026620)

NCT ID: NCT04026620

Last Updated: 2024-10-08

Results Overview

The AUDIT is a 10-item, self-report, screening tool to assess alcohol consumption, drinking behaviors, and alcohol-related problems. The AUDIT was developed and adopted by the World Health Organization. AUDIT scoring for questions 1 to 8 are scored on a five-point scale from 0,1,2,3, or 4; questions 9 and 10 are scored on a three-point scale from 0,2, or 4. The minimum total score for the AUDIT is 0. The maximum total score for the AUDIT is 40. Interpretation of the AUDIT Total Score is as follows: 0-7 indicates a low-risk level; a score of 8-15 is risky or hazardous level; a score of 16-19 is a high-risk or harmful level; and 20 or more is considered high-risk/almost certainly dependent on alcohol.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

NA

Target enrollment

167 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Baseline through 9 months post-partum, an average of approximately 67 weeks.

Results posted on

2024-10-08

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Pamphlet-only
Pamphlet-only women will be provided with two (2) informational pamphlet(s) (both in Afrikaans). Informational Pamphlet: The control group will be provided with two (2) informational pamphlets (and have it read to those who are of lower literacy). Pamphlets contain information about the harmful effects of drinking alcohol during pregnancy and the harmful effects of alcohol on the unborn baby.
MET Group
MET women will be provided with a one (1) hour and 30 minute session of Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET) and informational pamphlet(s) (both in Afrikaans). Informational Pamphlet: The control group will be provided with two (2) informational pamphlets (and have it read to those who are of lower literacy). Pamphlets contain information about the harmful effects of drinking alcohol during pregnancy and the harmful effects of alcohol on the unborn baby. Brief Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET) Session: The case control trial/efficacy study will provide a one-session MET session in Afrikaans (the predominant language of the region). The face-to-face session will provide information to help people and pregnant women who want to change their drinking behavior, become 'dry' and stay motivated to change their drinking behaviors. Sessions will be approximately one (1) hour and 30 minutes.
Overall Study
STARTED
82
85
Overall Study
COMPLETED
71
68
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
11
17

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

The Trajectory of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Across the Life Span: Continuing Prevention and Longitudinal Epidemiology

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Pamphlet-only
n=82 Participants
Pamphlet-only women will be provided with two (2) informational pamphlet(s) (both in Afrikaans). Informational Pamphlet: The control group will be provided with two (2) informational pamphlets (and have it read to those who are of lower literacy). Pamphlets contain information about the harmful effects of drinking alcohol during pregnancy and the harmful effects of alcohol on the unborn baby.
MET Group
n=85 Participants
MET women will be provided with a one (1) hour and 30 minute session of Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET) and informational pamphlet(s) (both in Afrikaans). Informational Pamphlet: The control group will be provided with two (2) informational pamphlets (and have it read to those who are of lower literacy). Pamphlets contain information about the harmful effects of drinking alcohol during pregnancy and the harmful effects of alcohol on the unborn baby. Brief Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET) Session: The case control trial/efficacy study will provide a one-session MET session in Afrikaans (the predominant language of the region). The face-to-face session will provide information to help people and pregnant women who want to change their drinking behavior, become 'dry' and stay motivated to change their drinking behaviors. Sessions will be approximately one (1) hour and 30 minutes.
Total
n=167 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Continuous
26.3 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 6.2 • n=99 Participants
26.5 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 6.9 • n=107 Participants
26.4 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 6.5 • n=206 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
82 Participants
n=99 Participants
85 Participants
n=107 Participants
167 Participants
n=206 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
0 Participants
n=99 Participants
0 Participants
n=107 Participants
0 Participants
n=206 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
0 Participants
n=99 Participants
0 Participants
n=107 Participants
0 Participants
n=206 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
82 Participants
n=99 Participants
85 Participants
n=107 Participants
167 Participants
n=206 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=99 Participants
0 Participants
n=107 Participants
0 Participants
n=206 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants
n=99 Participants
0 Participants
n=107 Participants
0 Participants
n=206 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
0 Participants
n=99 Participants
0 Participants
n=107 Participants
0 Participants
n=206 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants
n=99 Participants
0 Participants
n=107 Participants
0 Participants
n=206 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
2 Participants
n=99 Participants
2 Participants
n=107 Participants
4 Participants
n=206 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
0 Participants
n=99 Participants
0 Participants
n=107 Participants
0 Participants
n=206 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
80 Participants
n=99 Participants
83 Participants
n=107 Participants
163 Participants
n=206 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=99 Participants
0 Participants
n=107 Participants
0 Participants
n=206 Participants
Region of Enrollment
South Africa
82 Participants
n=99 Participants
85 Participants
n=107 Participants
167 Participants
n=206 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline through 9 months post-partum, an average of approximately 67 weeks.

The AUDIT is a 10-item, self-report, screening tool to assess alcohol consumption, drinking behaviors, and alcohol-related problems. The AUDIT was developed and adopted by the World Health Organization. AUDIT scoring for questions 1 to 8 are scored on a five-point scale from 0,1,2,3, or 4; questions 9 and 10 are scored on a three-point scale from 0,2, or 4. The minimum total score for the AUDIT is 0. The maximum total score for the AUDIT is 40. Interpretation of the AUDIT Total Score is as follows: 0-7 indicates a low-risk level; a score of 8-15 is risky or hazardous level; a score of 16-19 is a high-risk or harmful level; and 20 or more is considered high-risk/almost certainly dependent on alcohol.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Pamphlet-only
n=71 Participants
Pamphlet-only women will be provided with two (2) informational pamphlet(s) (both in Afrikaans). Informational Pamphlet: The control group will be provided with two (2) informational pamphlets (and have it read to those who are of lower literacy). Pamphlets contain information about the harmful effects of drinking alcohol during pregnancy and the harmful effects of alcohol on the unborn baby.
MET Group
n=68 Participants
MET women will be provided with a one (1) hour and 30 minute session of Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET) and informational pamphlet(s) (both in Afrikaans). Informational Pamphlet: The control group will be provided with two (2) informational pamphlets (and have it read to those who are of lower literacy). Pamphlets contain information about the harmful effects of drinking alcohol during pregnancy and the harmful effects of alcohol on the unborn baby. Brief Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET) Session: The case control trial/efficacy study will provide a one-session MET session in Afrikaans (the predominant language of the region). The face-to-face session will provide information to help people and pregnant women who want to change their drinking behavior, become 'dry' and stay motivated to change their drinking behaviors. Sessions will be approximately one (1) hour and 30 minutes.
Change in the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) Score Over Time
-5.8 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 6.7
-4.0 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 7.5

Adverse Events

Pamphlet-only

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

MET Group

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Additional Information

Julie Hasken, PhD

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Phone: 704-250-5000

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place