Unhealthy Alcohol UseSHARE2GetherNCT07854756
Supporting Health Through Alcohol Reduction and Relationship Enhancement Together
A study testing SHARE2Gether in people with Unhealthy Alcohol Use, run by Brown University at 1 site in United States.
Trial summary
The aim of this project is to refine the couples-focused intervention with up to 24 adults with unhealthy alcohol use and their partners (N=12 couples) to obtain feedback on the intervention content and structure, as well as the acceptability and feasibility of the intervention to guide further refinements. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Unhealthy Alcohol Use
- What is being tested?
- SHARE2Gether
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 24 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- 8 Oct 2026to 1 Jun 2027
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
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 18 years and older
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- For inclusion, participants must be:
- at least 18 years of age;
- in a primary intimate relationship with one partner for at least 6 months;
- able to provide informed consent; and
- able to speak and read English.
- For the couple to be eligible:
- at least one member must report engaging in past 3-month unhealthy alcohol use (cisgender men: drinking >14 drinks a week or 5+ drinks in a day at least once a month; all other participants: drinking >7 drinks a week or 4+ drinks in a day at least once a month;
- the second member of the couple must drink alcohol at least monthly.
Who cannot join
- Couples will be excluded if either participant within a dyad:
- Reports a history of seizures or delirium tremens during alcohol withdrawal, which may make supervised alcohol detoxification necessary if the participant chooses to reduce drinking.
- Endorses any item indicating severe physical or sexual intimate partner violence (IPV) by their current partner on the screening measure adapted from the Revised Conflict Tactics Scale (CTS2).
- Reports feeling coerced into study participation or indicates that study participation could place them at risk of harm from their partner.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
United States1 site, 1 recruiting
- Recruiting
Brown University - Center for Alcohol and Addiction Studies
Providence, Rhode Island, 02903
Christopher Kahler, 401-863-6651, christopher_kahler@brown.edu
About this study
The aim of this project is to refine the couples-focused intervention with up to 24 adults with unhealthy alcohol use and their partners (N=12 couples) to obtain feedback on the intervention content and structure, as well as the acceptability and feasibility of the intervention to guide further refinements.
- Conditions
- Unhealthy Alcohol Use
- Being tested
- SHARE2Gether
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
SHARE2GetherBehavioural
A four-session couples based counseling program to reduce alcohol use while enhancing relationship functioning and support for each partner.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Couples Counseling | Experimental | A four-session couples based counseling protocol delivered via telehealth Receives: Behavioral: SHARE2Gether |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Enrollment rate
Rate of eligible couples fully enrolled per month
Measured: Six months from study start
Retention rate
The number of participants completing at least 3 out of 4 counseling sessions
Measured: 8 weeks
Secondary outcomes (1)
Client Satisfaction Questionnaire
Self rated satisfaction with the counseling received. Scores range from 1-5 with higher scores indicating greater satisfaction with services received.
Measured: 8 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted2 Oct 2026
- Study start8 Oct 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion1 Jun 2027 (estimated)
- Study completion1 Jun 2027 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Unhealthy Alcohol UseStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Brown UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- 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 N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 24 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Brown University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07854756
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- STUDY00001232
- Acronym
- SHARE2Gether
- Status last verified
- Oct 2026
- First submitted
- 28 Sep 2026
- Last updated
- 5 Oct 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No: This is a small feasibility trial.
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 5 Oct 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Supporting Health Through Alcohol Reduction and Relationship Enhancement Together
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07854756
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- SHARE2Gether / STUDY00001232
- Conditions
- Unhealthy Alcohol Use
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Recruiting
- Enrolment
- 24 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Brown UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 8 Oct 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- 1 Jun 2027 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 1 Jun 2027 (estimated)
- First posted
- 2 Oct 2026 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The aim of this project is to refine the couples-focused intervention with up to 24 adults with unhealthy alcohol use and their partners (N=12 couples) to obtain feedback on the intervention content and structure, as well as the acceptability and feasibility of the intervention to guide further refinements.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Couples Counseling | Experimental | Behavioral: SHARE2GetherA four-session couples based counseling protocol delivered via telehealth |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (8 listed)
- For inclusion, participants must be:
- at least one member must report engaging in past 3-month unhealthy alcohol use (cisgender men: drinking >14 drinks a week or 5+ drinks in a day at least once a month; all other participants: drinking >7 drinks a week or 4+ drinks in a day at least once a month;
- the second member of the couple must drink alcohol at least monthly.
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Couples will be excluded if either participant within a dyad:
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 |
|---|---|---|
| SHARE2GetherA four-session couples based counseling program to reduce alcohol use while enhancing relationship functioning and support for each partner. | Behavioural | Couples Counseling |
Primary outcome
Enrollment rate
Time frame: Six months from study start
Rate of eligible couples fully enrolled per month
Retention rate
Time frame: 8 weeks
The number of participants completing at least 3 out of 4 counseling sessions
1 secondary outcome
Client Satisfaction Questionnaire
Time frame: 8 weeks
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 5 Oct 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No. This is a small feasibility trial.
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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.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing SHARE2Gether in people with Unhealthy Alcohol Use, run by Brown University 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 8 inclusion and 4 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: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 5 Oct 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.
Are results available for this study?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Christopher Kahler, PhD (401-863-6651, christopher_kahler@brown.edu), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Enrollment rate (time frame: Six months from study start). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
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 5 Oct 2026.