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Piloting a Deaf Accessible Pre-Treatment for AUD
Sponsor: University of Massachusetts, Worcester
Summary
This pilot study will evaluate the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy of an adaptation of Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET) titled "DeafMET", intended for Deaf adults with high-risk alcohol use. In this single intervention cycle, 10 Deaf participants will receive the DeafMET intervention delivered either in-person or via telehealth. Primary outcomes include change in participants' stage of change regarding alcohol use and measures of recruitment, retention, satisfaction, and adherence. Findings will inform further refinement of the intervention and planning for future research.
Official title: Designing Deaf-MET: A Deaf-Accessible Pre-Treatment for Alcohol Use Disorder
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
30
Start Date
2026-02-05
Completion Date
2026-08
Last Updated
2026-02-27
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Deaf-MET
Deaf-MET is a culturally and linguistically accessible adaptation of Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET) for Deaf adults with high-risk alcohol use
Locations (1)
UMass Chan
Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, United States