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

Elizabeth Murray; Jim McCambridge; Zarnie Khadjesari; Ian R White; Simon G Thompson; Christine Godfrey; Stuart Linke; Paul Wallace

doi:10.1186/1471-2458-7-306

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

Elizabeth Murray, Jim McCambridge, Zarnie Khadjesari, Ian R White, Simon G Thompson, Christine Godfrey, Stuart Linke, Paul Wallace

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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.

Original language	English
Article number	306
Journal	BMC Public Health
Volume	7
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2458-7-306
Publication status	Published - 26 Oct 2007

Keywords

Alcohol Consumption
Alcohol Misuse
Hazardous Drinker
Reduce Alcohol Consumption
Health Economic Analysis

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Murray, E., McCambridge, J., Khadjesari, Z., White, I. R., Thompson, S. G., Godfrey, C., Linke, S., & Wallace, P. (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, [306]. https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2458-7-306

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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 et al.

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