Randomized controlled trial of a minimal versus extended Internet-based intervention for problem drinkers: study protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Problem drinking causes great harm to the person and to society. Most problem drinkers will never seek treatment. The current trial will test the efficacy of two Internet interventions for problem drinking - one minimal and the other extended - as an alternate means of providing help to those in need.

Methods/design

A double blinded, four-wave panel design with random assignment to two experimental conditions will be used in this study. Participants will be recruited through a comprehensive recruitment strategy consisting of online and print advertisements asking for people who are 'interested in helping us develop and evaluate Internet-based interventions for problem drinkers.' Potential participants will be screened to select problem drinkers who have home acces

SUBMITTER: Cunningham JA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4308920 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature