On-line randomized controlled trial of an internet based psychologically enhanced intervention for people with hazardous alcohol consumption.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Interventions delivered via the Internet have the potential to address the problem of hazardous alcohol consumption at minimal incremental cost, with potentially major public health implications. It was hypothesised that providing access to a psychologically enhanced website would result in greater reductions in drinking and related problems than giving access to a typical alcohol website simply providing information on potential harms of alcohol. DYD-RCT Trial registration: ISRCTN 31070347.

Methodology/principal findings

A two-arm randomised controlled trial was conducted entirely on-line through the Down Your Drink (DYD) website. A total of 7935 individuals who screened positive for hazardous alcohol consumption were recruited and randomized. At entry to the tri

SUBMITTER: Wallace P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3052303 | biostudies-literature | 2011 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature