The DYD-RCT protocol:an on-line randomised controlled trial of an interactive computer-based intervention compared with a standard information website to reduce alcohol consumption among hazardous drinkers

Murray, Elizabeth, McCambridge, Jim, Khadjesari, Zarnie, White, Ian R, Thompson, Simon G, Godfrey, Christine, Linke, Stuart and Wallace, Paul (2007) The DYD-RCT protocol:an on-line randomised controlled trial of an interactive computer-based intervention compared with a standard information website to reduce alcohol consumption among hazardous drinkers. BMC Public Health, 7. ISSN 1471-2458

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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.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	alcohol consumption,alcohol misuse,hazardous drinker,reduce alcohol consumption,health economic analysis,sdg 3 - good health and well-being ,/dk/atira/pure/sustainabledevelopmentgoals/good_health_and_well_being
Faculty \ School:	Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > School of Health Sciences
UEA Research Groups:	Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Research Groups > Health Promotion Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Research Centres > Lifespan Health
Depositing User:	Pure Connector
Date Deposited:	09 Apr 2018 15:30
Last Modified:	06 Feb 2025 07:45
URI:	https://ueaeprints.uea.ac.uk/id/eprint/66702
DOI:	10.1186/1471-2458-7-306

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