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Using EMA Data to Inform a Web-intervention for Couples Concerned About Drinking

NCT06501677 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 275

Last updated 2026-04-27

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Summary

Alcohol misuse is a prevalent and serious problem with significant harms to society, individuals, and their relationships. Romantic partners have a strong influence on their partner's behavior, uniquely positioning them as a motivator and supportive factor in changing their partner's alcohol use, but little evidence exists on the specific ways they can influence their partner. The impact this has on the quality of their relationship, communication, and overall well-being has yet to be explored. Thus, this study utilizes qualitative, quantitative, and ecological momentary assessment (EMA) data from both partners to develop a web-based intervention that applies communication-based personalized feedback to support the concerned partner (CP) in motivating their drinking partner (DP) to reduce drinking and other adverse relationship outcomes.

Conditions

  • Alcohol; Use, Problem

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

WBI

The WBI will comprise of four sessions focusing on CRAFT principles including: (1) self-care, (2) positive communication including ways to increase responsiveness to the DP (PPR; i.e., actively listening, showing understanding, expressing interest in what their DP is thinking and feeling, and trying to see where the DPs is coming from), (3) understanding the DP's drinking reinforcers, and (4) supporting the DP if they want help and engaging in positive, healthy activities with the DP. ' partner. Each module will take \~20-30 minutes and each session will: (1) instill optimism in CPs, (2) be solution-focused, (3) emphasize that the CP is not responsible for the DP's behaviors, and (4) use a nonjudgmental, non-confrontational, empathetic style. The WBI intervention is focused on reduced drinking in the DP and improved CP wellness.

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Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
SINGLE_GROUP

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-04-22
Primary Completion
2026-08-31
Completion
2027-08-31

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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