Effectiveness of the WeChat-based mini-program ("Sober Time ACT") on individuals with hazardous drinking in China: a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Hazardous drinking is a big problem in China, but there are no effective intervention measures to solve this issue. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of the WeChat-based mini-program "Sober Time ACT" in the hazardous drinking population.

Methods

A prospective two-arm randomized controlled trial (RCT) was conducted via WeChat between March and November 2023. A total of 186 participants with hazardous drinking were included and randomized in a 1:1 ratio. The intervention group (n = 93) received the "Sober Time ACT" program, and the control group (n = 93) received alcohol abstinence brochures for 4 weeks. The primary outcome measure was the change in craving before and after the intervention. Secondary outcomes included changes in average weekly alcohol

SUBMITTER: Wu C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12217910 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature