Piloting a Deaf Accessible Pre-Treatment for AUD
Designing Deaf-MET: A Deaf-Accessible Pre-Treatment for Alcohol Use Disorder
University of Massachusetts, Worcester
30 participants
Feb 5, 2026
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
This pilot study will evaluate the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy of an adaptation of Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET) titled "DeafMET", intended for Deaf adults with high-risk alcohol use. In this single intervention cycle, 10 Deaf participants will receive the DeafMET intervention delivered either in-person or via telehealth. Primary outcomes include change in participants' stage of change regarding alcohol use and measures of recruitment, retention, satisfaction, and adherence. Findings will inform further refinement of the intervention and planning for future research.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria4
- self-identification as a Deaf ASL user
- age 18+
- ability to access Zoom for screening, intervention delivery, and repeated assessment procedures
- problematic alcohol consumption, drinking behaviors, and alcohol-related problems" as identified by the AUD Identification Test (AUDIT), past-month referent time period: score at least 8 for men or at least 6 for women
Exclusion Criteria1
- Incapacity to consent due to guardianship or conservatorship
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Interventions
Deaf-MET is a culturally and linguistically accessible adaptation of Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET) for Deaf adults with high-risk alcohol use
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NCT07269119