AI Article Synopsis
- Excessive alcohol consumption is a major global public health issue, and while there are various interventions, they haven't shown significant impact at a population level.
- Researchers are exploring the effectiveness of Internet-based interventions to help heavy drinkers.
- A two-arm randomized controlled trial is being conducted to compare an interactive online program with a standard text-based site, focusing on various outcomes related to alcohol consumption and mental health, including a cost analysis.
Article Abstract
Background: Excessive alcohol consumption is a significant public health problem throughout the world. Although there are a range of effective interventions to help heavy drinkers reduce their alcohol consumption, these have little proven population-level impact. Researchers internationally are looking at the potential of Internet interventions in this area.
Methods/design: In a two-arm randomised controlled trial, an on-line psychologically enhanced interactive computer-based intervention is compared with a flat, text-based information web-site. Recruitment, consent, randomisation and data collection are all on-line. The primary outcome is total past-week alcohol consumption; secondary outcomes include hazardous or harmful drinking, dependence, harm caused by alcohol, and mental health. A health economic analysis is included.
Discussion: This trial will provide information on the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of an on-line intervention to help heavy drinkers drink less.
Trial Registration: International Standard Randomised Controlled Trial Number Register ISRCTN31070347.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2238765 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1471-2458-7-306 | DOI Listing |
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