New therapy tailored for deaf community targets problem drinking

NCT ID NCT07269119

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Massachusetts, Worcester Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This pilot study tests a therapy called Deaf-MET, which is a version of motivational enhancement therapy designed specifically for Deaf adults who use American Sign Language. The goal is to see if the therapy is practical, acceptable, and helps participants become more ready to change their drinking habits. The study will enroll 30 Deaf adults with high-risk alcohol use and deliver the therapy in person or via telehealth.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Deaf-MET (a culturally adapted motivational enhancement therapy)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could provide an effective, accessible therapy option for Deaf adults with alcohol use disorder, improving engagement and outcomes.
What could go wrong: This is a very small pilot study (30 participants) with no control group, so results may not generalize. The therapy is behavioral and may not work for everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

alcohol abuse

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ALCOHOL USE DISORDER

Contacts and locations

Locations

UMass Chan
RECRUITING

Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, 01545, United States

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