RecruitingACTRN12611000242921

Feasibility study on the modification of drinking and safety behaviour through the use of participant designed, self generated text messages via mobile phones delivered at times scheduled by the participant

In people aged 18 or over, do self-designed and self-scheduled text messages delivered via a web application to their phones prompt safer drinking practices while they are out socialising with friends?

Sponsor

Karen Renner

Enrollment

50 participants

Start Date

Jun 1, 2011

Study Type

Interventional

Conditions

Unintended negative consequences due to alcohol intoxication or impairment Excessive drinking to intoxication

Summary

SPILL IT is a small study which aims to assess whether young drinkers (aged 18-34) would use a web site which helps them to get reminders on their mobile phones to keep safe while drinking. To ensure the safety messages are relevant, the young drinkers will write their own message and set the date and time when the message is sent to their phone. The reason for this is that plans to keep safe during drinking are forgotten when they have had a few drinks and are interacting with friends. A text message to their phone, while they are drinking, may remind them of their plans and therefore stop them getting hurt.

Eligibility

Sex: Both males and femalesMin Age: 18 YearssMax Age: 99 Yearss

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This small pilot study (called SPILL IT) is looking at whether young adults who drink alcohol would use a simple website that lets them write their own safety reminders and schedule them to be sent to their mobile phone while they are out drinking. The idea is that people often forget the plans they made to stay safe once they have had a few drinks — so a personal reminder on their phone at the right moment might help them make safer choices. You may be eligible if: - You are between 18 and 99 years old (i.e., an adult) - You own a mobile phone You may NOT be eligible if: - You do not own a mobile phone - You are under 18 years old Talk to your doctor about whether this trial might be right for you.

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Interventions

Participants will have 6 month access to a web site which allows them to generate text for their own messages. Participants will also determine when the messages will be sent to their mobile phone. The frequency of use of the web site and messaging is at the participants own discretion. They are the most qualified to determine when they will need a prompt to consider their safety and drinking behaviour. The control group will have 3 months access to the web site messaging. This is a feasibility study. The researchers do not wish to lead the participants regarding message content or frequency. The web site will provide instructions on how to use the messaging but no suggestions for message content. At the end of three months, both the intervention and control groups will have access to the intervention. This is to assess longevity of use and engagement with the web site.

Locations(1)

Auckland, New Zealand

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