Web tool aims to curb drinking in military families
NCT ID NCT05619185
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Sep 21, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests an adaptive web-based program called Partners Connect for military couples. It aims to reduce drinking in concerned partners and encourage service members to seek help for alcohol use. About 744 couples will participate, comparing the online program to standard website resources. The goal is to find what works best for different couples.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 744 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Jun 2024
- Expected to finish
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Aug 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * at least 18 years of age; * be living together with their partner, with no plans to change that status in the next 2 months; * not be in the military themselves (to reduce concerns about mandated reporting of alcohol use); * score ≥4 on the AUDIT-C for females or ≥5 for males/other; * respond yes to "Do you feel safe in your current relationship?" from the Partner Violence Screen; * report not currently being in mental health or alcohol treatment (CP and SM) * understand English fluently, * be willing to try an online program to address risky drinking. We require cohabitating CPs and SMs with no anticipated changes in the next two months to ensure close contact and opportunity to practice new skills, and those who would feel safe participating. Exclusion Criteria: * CPs in substance use treatment or their SM was in treatment in the last three months; * does not feel safe in the current relationship; * does not understand English fluently; * has an impaired capacity (cognitive, visual, or hearing); * is not cohabitating with their SM
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Locations
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Stanford University
RECRUITINGPalo Alto, California, 94305, United States
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