ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

Narrative Writing to Promote Healthy Decisions About Alcohol During the Transition Out of High School

Study Overview

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Description

The purpose of the proposed research is to evaluate (1) whether a future possible self task (FPST) can lead to changes drinking identity (DI; how much one associates one's self with drinking) and (2) whether the FPST and changes in drinking identity also change indicators of alcohol misuse . This study focuses on individuals who are graduating from highly school, which is a time of transition and identity change. If such changes can be demonstrated, DI may be a mechanism for alcohol misuse and the FPST may be an additional, novel intervention strategy to reduce alcohol misuse during the post-high school transition. The goal of this clinical trial is to test the future possible self task (FPST) in individuals who are about to graduate from high school. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Can the FPST change drinking identity (a risk factor for alcohol misuse)? * Can the FPST reduce risks for alcohol misuse? Participants will complete the FPST, a task that involves writing for 20 minutes, and will answer a series of questionnaires and computer-based word categorization tasks. Participants will be followed for a year after completing the FPST. Researchers will compare different versions of the FPST and different doses (one writing sessions vs. 3 writing sessions) to see which are more effective for changing drinking identity and reducing risks for alcohol misuse.

Official Title

Evaluating Narrative Writing as a Potential Intervention to Promote Healthy Decisions About Alcohol During the Transition Out of High School

Quick Facts

Study Start:2024-03-29
Study Completion:2027-07-31
Study Type:Not specified
Phase:Not Applicable
Enrollment:Not specified
Status:ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

Study ID

NCT06191861

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Ages Eligible for Study:17 Years to 19 Years
Sexes Eligible for Study:ALL
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:Yes
Standard Ages:CHILD, ADULT
Inclusion CriteriaExclusion Criteria
  1. * Senior in high school and expecting to graduate at the end of the academic year or individuals who recently (i.e., within the past three months) graduated high school or earned a GED
  2. * Between the ages of 17-19
  3. * Currently reside in WA State (UW Site) or State of Texas (UH Site)
  4. * Fluent in English
  5. * Willing to attend three weekly virtual laboratory sessions (hosted on Zoom)
  6. * Willing to provide contact information, including phone number (for text messages and reminders), email (reminders), and mailing address (payment)
  7. * Has consumed alcohol at least 1 time in last year
  8. * Reports at least some interest in NOT increasing one's drinking or at least some interest in reducing drinking
  1. * N/A

Contacts and Locations

Principal Investigator

Kristen Lindgren, PhD
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
University of Washington

Study Locations (Sites)

University of Houston
Houston, Texas, 77204
United States

Collaborators and Investigators

Sponsor: University of Washington

  • Kristen Lindgren, PhD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, University of Washington

Study Record Dates

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Study Registration Dates

Study Start Date2024-03-29
Study Completion Date2027-07-31

Study Record Updates

Study Start Date2024-03-29
Study Completion Date2027-07-31

Terms related to this study

Keywords Provided by Researchers

  • drinking identity
  • developmental transitions
  • high school
  • alcohol misuse

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

  • Alcohol Use, Unspecified