Alcohol; Use, ProblemPhase 2NCT04038190
A Behavioral Activation Intervention Administered in a College Freshman Orientation Course
A Phase 2 study testing behavioral activation in people with Alcohol; Use, Problem and Stress, run by University of Kansas at 1 site in United States.
Trial summary
The transition from high school to college is a developmentally sensitive period that is high risk for escalations in alcohol use. Although risky drinking is a common problem among freshmen, engagement in treatment services is very low. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 17 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Alcohol; Use, Problem, Stress, Binge Eating
- What is being tested?
- behavioral activation
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 572 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- 5 Sep 2019to 30 May 2025
- Phase
- Phase 2
- Are there results?
- Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 17 years and older
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- College freshmen enrolled in UNIV 101 freshman seminar courses at the University of Kansas assigned to the study
Who cannot join
- None
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: A Cluster-randomized Trial of a Behavioral Activation Intervention Administered in a College Freshman Orientation Course
The transition from high school to college is a developmentally sensitive period that is high risk for escalations in alcohol use. Although risky drinking is a common problem among freshmen, engagement in treatment services is very low. The proposed study will test a behavioral activation intervention that addresses factors limiting participation in standard treatment services by targeting alcohol use indirectly, by directly addressing concerns most relevant to incoming college freshmen, and by integrating an intervention into the college curriculum.
Read the detailed description
The transition from high school to college is a developmentally sensitive period that is high risk for escalations in alcohol use. Although risky drinking is a common problem among freshmen, engagement in treatment services is very low. Low rates of engagement with treatment resources may occur because interventions target drinking directly at a time when students may be uninterested in changing their drinking. Moreover, with a targeted focus on alcohol use, current interventions also do not address the concerns of incoming freshmen, such as stress and sleep. Approaches that address the problems students are most concerned about, that also indirectly reduce drinking, may be particularly effective.
Behavioral activation (BA) is an intervention that indirectly addresses psychopathy by guiding individuals to identify goals in their lives, and encouraging individuals to engage in reinforcing activities that align with their goals (Lejuez et al, 2001). While initially used to treat depression, BA has been efficaciously applied to substance use because BA acts on the same reinforcement process implicated in problem drinking. BA addresses drinking without specific reference to alcohol use by focusing on engagement in reinforcing activities that align with students' goals. A pilot study provided initial indication that a brief BA intervention administered in a semester-long freshman orientation course resulted in a significant decrease in drinking-related problems, compared to standard orientation (Reynolds et al. 2011). Notably, the approach never raised the issue of drinking unless raised by a student themselves.
The purpose of the study is to conduct a fully powered cluster randomized trial testing BA administered in a semester-long (16 week) freshman orientation course, compared to a standard orientation course in 540 freshmen spread over 36 course sections (18 sections each of the BA and standard orientation format). A 5-month post-treatment assessment will measure durability of effects. Mediation analyses will test mechanisms of action and moderation analyses will examine factors related to efficacy. A random sample of 20% of participants will complete a 17 month follow up, which will occur at the end of their sophomore year of college, to examine long term effects. With this proposed R01, the investigators will test a promising intervention with BA that addresses factors limiting participation in other programs by not targeting alcohol directly and by integrating an intervention into college curriculum, with the additional benefit of testing mediators to guide future work. This application represents a first step toward developing an intervention course that could be widely disseminated to address the persistent college drinking problem and its many consequences.
- Conditions
- Alcohol; Use, Problem, Stress, Binge Eating, Depression
- Being tested
- behavioral activation
- Keywords
- behavioral activation, prevention, reinforcement, college students
- Medical subject headings
- Alcoholism, Bulimia, Depression
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
behavioral activationBehavioural
Behavioral activation (BA) is an intervention that indirectly addresses psychopathy by guiding individuals to identify goals in their lives, and encouraging individuals to engage in reinforcing activities that align with their goals (Lejuez et al, 2001). While initially used to treat depression, BA has been efficaciously applied to substance use because BA acts on the same reinforcement system common to many disorders (Daughters et al., 2018).
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Behavioral Activation Course | Experimental | Behavioral activation course condition administered in a college freshman orientation seminar Receives: Behavioral: behavioral activation |
| Standard Orientation Course | No intervention | Standard freshman orientation seminar course condition |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Alcohol Consumption (AUDIT-C Score)
Alcohol-Use Disorders Identification Test- Consumption Questions (AUDIT-C), which are the first three items of the AUDIT 10-item measure that asses frequency of drinking, typical quantity, and frequency of heavy drinking occasions (Saunders et al, 1993; Bush et al, 1998; DeMartini et al 2012). Responses are on a likert scale ranging from 0-4. The 3 items are summed for a total score with a possible range of 0-12, with higher scores indicating riskier drinking behavior.
Measured: During treatment assessment at baseline (Visit 1), 2 months (Visit 2), 4 months (Visit 3); post-treatment follow up assessment at and 5 months (all participants) and 17 months (for participants in cohorts 1-3)
Rate of High-intensity Drinking (2+ Times in Excess of NIAAA Low Risk Drinking Guidelines for Males and Females)
The Time Line Follow Back-Computerized (TLFB-C) assessment was used to measure alcohol consumption in the past 30 days (Sobell \& Sobell, 2008), or since the prior measurement period. The measure was used to obtain the number of days during which individuals engaged in high-intensity drinking of 8+ drinks for males or 10+ drinks for females per drinking occasion. The number of days participants engaged in high intensity drinking was summed per measurement period, and converted to a rate to reflect the number of high intensity drinking days out of the number of days in the measurement period (high intensity drinking days/days in measurement period). The rate was used because there could be slightly different numbers of days across measurement periods, depending on when participants completed the assessment.
Measured: During treatment assessment at baseline (Visit 1), 2 months (Visit 2), 4 months (Visit 3); post-treatment follow up assessment at and 5 months (all participants) and 17 months (for participants in cohorts 1-3)
Alcohol-related Problems (AUDIT-P) Score
Alcohol-Use Disorders Identification Test- Problem questions (AUDIT-P) are the last 7 items of the full AUDIT that assess increased salience of drinking, morning drinking, guilt after drinking, blackouts, alcohol-related injuries, and drinking that others are concerned about (Saunders et al, 1993; O'Hare \& Sherrer, 2005). Responses are on a likert scale ranging from 0-4. The 7 items were summed for a total score on the AUDIT-P, with a possible range of 0-28, with higher scores indicating greater alcohol-related problems.
Measured: During treatment assessment at baseline (Visit 1), 2 months (Visit 2), 4 months (Visit 3); post-treatment follow up assessment at and 5 months (all participants) and 17 months (for participants in cohorts 1-3)
Exceeding Clinical Cutoff of 8+ for Hazardous/Harmful Drinking on the AUDIT
The Alcohol-Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) is designed to assess hazardous alcohol use and alcohol-related problems. The AUDIT has 10 items (Saunders et al, 1993) and responses are on a likert scale ranging from 0-4. The 10 items are summed for a total score with a possible range of 0-40, with higher scores indicating greater likelihood of hazardous drinking behavior. A total score of 8 or higher was used as a binary variable to identify participants with hazardous drinking (score 8+). Outcome was the proportion of respondents exceeding the clinical cut point.
Measured: During treatment assessment at baseline (Visit 1), 2 months (Visit 2), 4 months (Visit 3); post-treatment follow up assessment at and 5 months (all participants) and 17 months (for participants in cohorts 1-3)
Secondary outcomes (3)
Depression
Depression was measured using the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS-21), a 21 item measure designed to assess depression, anxiety and stress (Lovibond \& Lovibond, 1995). The measure provides scales for depression, anxiety, and stress and conceptualizes the difference between normal and clinical populations as a matter of degree. The depression scale assesses dysphoria, hopelessness, devaluation of life, self-deprecation, lack of interest / involvement, anhedonia and inertia with 7 items. Items are on a 4-point Likert scale ranging from 0-3 and can be summed for a scale score ranging from 0-21. Higher scores indicate greater depression.
Measured: During treatment assessment at baseline (Visit 1), 2 months (Visit 2), 4 months (Visit 3); post-treatment follow up assessment at and 5 months (all participants) and 17 months (for participants in cohorts 1-3)
Binge Eating
Binge eating was measured with the Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory (EPSI; Forbush et al., 2013). The binge eating subscale was used in the study, which includes items on overeating and loss of control eating. The binge eating subscale has 8 items with Likert scale responses from 0=never to 4= very often. Items are summed for a scale score ranging from 0-32. Higher scores indicate more frequent experiences with binge eating behavior.
Measured: During treatment assessment at baseline (Visit 1), 2 months (Visit 2), 4 months (Visit 3); post-treatment follow up assessment at and 5 months (all participants) and 17 months (for participants in cohorts 1-3)
Stress
Stress was measured using the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale-21 (DASS-21), a 21 item measure designed to assess depression, anxiety and stress (Lovibond \& Lovibond, 1995). The stress scale score was used to assess stress. Items are on a 4-point Likert scale ranging from 0-3 and can be summed for a scale score ranging from 0-21. Higher scores indicate greater stress.
Measured: During treatment assessment at baseline (Visit 1), 2 months (Visit 2), 4 months (Visit 3); post-treatment follow up assessment at and 5 months (all participants) and 17 months (for participants in cohorts 1-3)
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted30 Jul 2019
- Study start5 Sep 2019
- Primary completion30 May 2025
- Study completion30 May 2025
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Posted resultsParticipant flow, outcome measures and adverse events reported by the sponsor.
- Publications (4)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Alcohol; Use, ProblemStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase 2
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Model description
- The purpose of the study is to conduct a cluster randomized trial testing BA administered in a semester-long (16 week) freshman orientation course, compared to a standard orientation course in 540 freshmen spread over 36 course sections (18 sections each of the BA and standard orientation format). A 5-month post-treatment assessment will measure durability of effects. Mediation analyses will test mechanisms of action. A random sample of 20% of participants will complete a 17 month follow up to examine long term effects.
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Participant
- Enrolment
- 572 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University of Kansas
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Tera L Fazzino, PhD, Principal investigator, University of Kansas
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04038190
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- STUDY00143954
- Other IDs
- 1R01AA027791-01
- Status last verified
- Dec 2025
- First submitted
- 27 Jun 2019
- Last updated
- 28 May 2026
- Results posted
- Yes, on ClinicalTrials.gov
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Publications
Exum AC, Sutton CA, Bellitti JS, Yi R, Fazzino TL. Delay discounting and substance use treatment outcomes: A systematic review focused on treatment outcomes and discounting methodology. J Subst Use Addict Treat. 2023 Jun;149:209037. doi: 10.1016/j.josat.2023.209037. Epub 2023 Apr 16.
PubMed 37072099Jun D, Fazzino TL. Associations between Alcohol-Free Sources of Reinforcement and the Frequency of Alcohol and Cannabis Co-Use among College Freshmen. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2023 Feb 7;20(4):2884. doi: 10.3390/ijerph20042884.
PubMed 36833579Fazzino TL, Lejuez CW, Yi R. A behavioral activation intervention administered in a 16-week freshman orientation course: Study protocol. Contemp Clin Trials. 2020 Mar;90:105950. doi: 10.1016/j.cct.2020.105950. Epub 2020 Jan 23.
PubMed 31982647Fazzino TL, Kunkel A, Bellitti J, Romine RS, Yi R, McDaniel C, Lejuez CW. Engagement with Activity Monitoring During a Behavioral Activation Intervention: A Randomized Test of Monitoring Format and Qualitative Evaluation of Participant Experiences. Behav Change. 2023 Jun;40(2):103-116. doi: 10.1017/bec.2022.7. Epub 2022 Jun 16.
PubMed 37583941
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 28 May 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- A Cluster-randomized Trial of a Behavioral Activation Intervention Administered in a College Freshman Orientation Course
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04038190
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- STUDY00143954
- Conditions
- Alcohol; Use, Problem, Stress, Binge Eating, Depression
- Keywords
- behavioral activation, prevention, reinforcement, college students
- Phase
- Phase 2
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 572 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- University of KansasUniversity, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
- Study start
- 5 Sep 2019 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 30 May 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 30 May 2025 (actual)
- First posted
- 30 Jul 2019 (actual)
- Results
- Posted 28 May 2026
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The transition from high school to college is a developmentally sensitive period that is high risk for escalations in alcohol use. Although risky drinking is a common problem among freshmen, engagement in treatment services is very low. The proposed study will test a behavioral activation intervention that addresses factors limiting participation in standard treatment services by targeting alcohol use indirectly, by directly addressing concerns most relevant to incoming college freshmen, and by integrating an intervention into the college curriculum.
Detailed description
The transition from high school to college is a developmentally sensitive period that is high risk for escalations in alcohol use. Although risky drinking is a common problem among freshmen, engagement in treatment services is very low. Low rates of engagement with treatment resources may occur because interventions target drinking directly at a time when students may be uninterested in changing their drinking. Moreover, with a targeted focus on alcohol use, current interventions also do not address the concerns of incoming freshmen, such as stress and sleep. Approaches that address the problems students are most concerned about, that also indirectly reduce drinking, may be particularly effective.
Behavioral activation (BA) is an intervention that indirectly addresses psychopathy by guiding individuals to identify goals in their lives, and encouraging individuals to engage in reinforcing activities that align with their goals (Lejuez et al, 2001). While initially used to treat depression, BA has been efficaciously applied to substance use because BA acts on the same reinforcement process implicated in problem drinking. BA addresses drinking without specific reference to alcohol use by focusing on engagement in reinforcing activities that align with students' goals. A pilot study provided initial indication that a brief BA intervention administered in a semester-long freshman orientation course resulted in a significant decrease in drinking-related problems, compared to standard orientation (Reynolds et al. 2011). Notably, the approach never raised the issue of drinking unless raised by a student themselves.
The purpose of the study is to conduct a fully powered cluster randomized trial testing BA administered in a semester-long (16 week) freshman orientation course, compared to a standard orientation course in 540 freshmen spread over 36 course sections (18 sections each of the BA and standard orientation format). A 5-month post-treatment assessment will measure durability of effects. Mediation analyses will test mechanisms of action and moderation analyses will examine factors related to efficacy. A random sample of 20% of participants will complete a 17 month follow up, which will occur at the end of their sophomore year of college, to examine long term effects. With this proposed R01, the investigators will test a promising intervention with BA that addresses factors limiting participation in other programs by not targeting alcohol directly and by integrating an intervention into college curriculum, with the additional benefit of testing mediators to guide future work. This application represents a first step toward developing an intervention course that could be widely disseminated to address the persistent college drinking problem and its many consequences.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (participant)
- Number of arms
- 2
- Model description
- The purpose of the study is to conduct a cluster randomized trial testing BA administered in a semester-long (16 week) freshman orientation course, compared to a standard orientation course in 540 freshmen spread over 36 course sections (18 sections each of the BA and standard orientation format). A 5-month post-treatment assessment will measure durability of effects. Mediation analyses will test mechanisms of action. A random sample of 20% of participants will complete a 17 month follow up to examine long term effects.
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Behavioral Activation Course | Experimental | Behavioral: behavioral activationBehavioral activation course condition administered in a college freshman orientation seminar |
| Standard Orientation Course | No intervention | –Standard freshman orientation seminar course condition |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 17 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- College freshmen enrolled in UNIV 101 freshman seminar courses at the University of Kansas assigned to the study
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- None
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| behavioral activationBehavioral activation (BA) is an intervention that indirectly addresses psychopathy by guiding individuals to identify goals in their lives, and encouraging individuals to engage in reinforcing activities that align with their goals (Lejuez et al, 2001). While initially used to treat depression, BA has been efficaciously applied to substance use because BA acts on the same reinforcement system common to many disorders (Daughters et al., 2018). | Behavioural | Behavioral Activation Course |
Primary outcome
Alcohol Consumption (AUDIT-C Score)
Time frame: During treatment assessment at baseline (Visit 1), 2 months (Visit 2), 4 months (Visit 3); post-treatment follow up assessment at and 5 months (all participants) and 17 months (for participants in cohorts 1-3)
Alcohol-Use Disorders Identification Test- Consumption Questions (AUDIT-C), which are the first three items of the AUDIT 10-item measure that asses frequency of drinking, typical quantity, and frequency of heavy drinking occasions (Saunders et al, 1993; Bush et al, 1998; DeMartini et al 2012). Responses are on a likert scale ranging from 0-4. The 3 items are summed for a total score with a possible range of 0-12, with higher scores indicating riskier drinking behavior.
Rate of High-intensity Drinking (2+ Times in Excess of NIAAA Low Risk Drinking Guidelines for Males and Females)
Time frame: During treatment assessment at baseline (Visit 1), 2 months (Visit 2), 4 months (Visit 3); post-treatment follow up assessment at and 5 months (all participants) and 17 months (for participants in cohorts 1-3)
The Time Line Follow Back-Computerized (TLFB-C) assessment was used to measure alcohol consumption in the past 30 days (Sobell \& Sobell, 2008), or since the prior measurement period. The measure was used to obtain the number of days during which individuals engaged in high-intensity drinking of 8+ drinks for males or 10+ drinks for females per drinking occasion. The number of days participants engaged in high intensity drinking was summed per measurement period, and converted to a rate to reflect the number of high intensity drinking days out of the number of days in the measurement period (high intensity drinking days/days in measurement period). The rate was used because there could be slightly different numbers of days across measurement periods, depending on when participants completed the assessment.
Alcohol-related Problems (AUDIT-P) Score
Time frame: During treatment assessment at baseline (Visit 1), 2 months (Visit 2), 4 months (Visit 3); post-treatment follow up assessment at and 5 months (all participants) and 17 months (for participants in cohorts 1-3)
Alcohol-Use Disorders Identification Test- Problem questions (AUDIT-P) are the last 7 items of the full AUDIT that assess increased salience of drinking, morning drinking, guilt after drinking, blackouts, alcohol-related injuries, and drinking that others are concerned about (Saunders et al, 1993; O'Hare \& Sherrer, 2005). Responses are on a likert scale ranging from 0-4. The 7 items were summed for a total score on the AUDIT-P, with a possible range of 0-28, with higher scores indicating greater alcohol-related problems.
Exceeding Clinical Cutoff of 8+ for Hazardous/Harmful Drinking on the AUDIT
Time frame: During treatment assessment at baseline (Visit 1), 2 months (Visit 2), 4 months (Visit 3); post-treatment follow up assessment at and 5 months (all participants) and 17 months (for participants in cohorts 1-3)
The Alcohol-Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) is designed to assess hazardous alcohol use and alcohol-related problems. The AUDIT has 10 items (Saunders et al, 1993) and responses are on a likert scale ranging from 0-4. The 10 items are summed for a total score with a possible range of 0-40, with higher scores indicating greater likelihood of hazardous drinking behavior. A total score of 8 or higher was used as a binary variable to identify participants with hazardous drinking (score 8+). Outcome was the proportion of respondents exceeding the clinical cut point.
3 secondary outcomes
Depression
Time frame: During treatment assessment at baseline (Visit 1), 2 months (Visit 2), 4 months (Visit 3); post-treatment follow up assessment at and 5 months (all participants) and 17 months (for participants in cohorts 1-3)
Binge Eating
Time frame: During treatment assessment at baseline (Visit 1), 2 months (Visit 2), 4 months (Visit 3); post-treatment follow up assessment at and 5 months (all participants) and 17 months (for participants in cohorts 1-3)
Stress
Time frame: During treatment assessment at baseline (Visit 1), 2 months (Visit 2), 4 months (Visit 3); post-treatment follow up assessment at and 5 months (all participants) and 17 months (for participants in cohorts 1-3)
Results and safety
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Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 28 May 2026.
- Posted resultsParticipant flow, baseline, all outcome measures and adverse events.
- Background: PubMed 37072099Exum AC, Sutton CA, Bellitti JS, Yi R, Fazzino TL. Delay discounting and substance use treatment outcomes: A systematic review focused on treatment outcomes and discounting methodology. J Subst Use Addict Treat. 2023 Jun;149:209037. doi: 10.1016/j.josat.2023.209037. Epub 2023 Apr 16.
- Results publication: PubMed 36833579Jun D, Fazzino TL. Associations between Alcohol-Free Sources of Reinforcement and the Frequency of Alcohol and Cannabis Co-Use among College Freshmen. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2023 Feb 7;20(4):2884. doi: 10.3390/ijerph20042884.
- Results publication: PubMed 31982647Fazzino TL, Lejuez CW, Yi R. A behavioral activation intervention administered in a 16-week freshman orientation course: Study protocol. Contemp Clin Trials. 2020 Mar;90:105950. doi: 10.1016/j.cct.2020.105950. Epub 2020 Jan 23.
- Results publication: PubMed 37583941Fazzino TL, Kunkel A, Bellitti J, Romine RS, Yi R, McDaniel C, Lejuez CW. Engagement with Activity Monitoring During a Behavioral Activation Intervention: A Randomized Test of Monitoring Format and Qualitative Evaluation of Participant Experiences. Behav Change. 2023 Jun;40(2):103-116. doi: 10.1017/bec.2022.7. Epub 2022 Jun 16.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Tera L Fazzino, PhD principal investigator
University of Kansas
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A Phase 2 study testing behavioral activation in people with Alcohol; Use, Problem and Stress, run by University of Kansas at 1 site in United States.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 28 May 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
What does this phase mean?
Phase 2 studies give the treatment to a larger group to see whether it has the intended effect and to keep checking safety.
Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.
Are results available for this study?
Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 28 May 2026). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Alcohol Consumption (AUDIT-C Score) (time frame: During treatment assessment at baseline (Visit 1), 2 months (Visit 2), 4 months (Visit 3); post-treatment follow up assessment at and 5 months (all participants) and 17 months (for participants in cohorts 1-3)). The study lists 4 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT04038190, which also lists 4 linked publications.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 28 May 2026.