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Using Ecological Momentary Data to Inform a Web Intervention for Romantic Partners Concerned About Their Loved Ones' Drinking
Sponsor: University of Florida
Summary
Aim 1. Couples (N=50 dyads) with a Concerned Partner (CP) and a Drinking Partner (DP) will independently complete baseline and follow-up surveys and a 21-day EMA with three daily reports on their communication and DP's drinking. Aim 2. Iteratively develop a four-session web based intervention and evaluate the WBI's feasibility and acceptability with 15 CPs. Aim 3. Perform a pilot randomized controlled trial (RCT) comparing WBI to psychoeducation control in 110 couples.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
160
Start Date
2026-05-01
Completion Date
2026-12-31
Last Updated
2026-03-30
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Web-based intervention for concerned partners
The web-based intervention will comprise sessions focusing on community reinforcement and family therapy principles including: (1) self-care, (2) positive communication including ways to increase responsiveness to their partner (PPR; i.e., actively listening, showing understanding, expressing interest in what their partner is thinking and feeling, and trying to see where their partner is coming from), (3) understanding their partner's drinking reinforcers, and (4) supporting their partner if they want help and engaging in positive, healthy activities with their partner.
Psychoeducation control
This is a psychoeducation control condition.