A Community-Based Intervention to Reduce Alcohol Use in Vietnamese Men

Launched by CHULALONGKORN UNIVERSITY · Nov 27, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at a program designed to help Vietnamese men reduce their alcohol use. The study will involve 104 men, aged 35-44, who have been identified as having hazardous alcohol use, which means they are drinking at levels that could harm their health. Participants will be randomly assigned to either a group that receives a special community-based program aimed at helping them use protective strategies for drinking or a control group that will only receive usual care for their alcohol use. The program includes five weekly sessions, each lasting 90 minutes, along with text message reminders to help participants stay on track.

To be eligible for the study, men must have a specific score indicating their level of alcohol use, have completed at least primary school, speak Vietnamese, own a mobile phone, and be willing to participate. Those who also use illicit drugs or have serious health or mental health issues will not be included. The main goal of the trial is to see if this program can lower the amount and frequency of alcohol consumption over three months, as well as reduce alcohol-related problems and intentions to drink. This study is not yet recruiting participants, but it aims to provide valuable insights into effective ways to help individuals manage their alcohol use in their communities.

Gender

MALE

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Having a total AUDIT score from 8 to 15
• • Completing at least primary school
• • Able to use the Vietnamese language
• • Having a mobile phone
• • Willing to participate in this study
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Using alcohol and other illicit drugs at the same time
• • Having any physical illness or psychiatric disorders