This study will evaluate the efficacy of ondansetron + BASICS Plus in reducing severe or binge drinking among emerging adults. BASIC Plus (Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention for College Students) has been the most validated brief intervention among college students. The BASICS program provides personal feedback, motivation, and strategies that enhance normative drinking patterns
We propose to conduct a 9 week study to test the efficacy of ondansetron in a heavy drinking (non-dependent) emerging adult population. We will enroll individuals between the ages of 18 and 25 years as this period overlaps with the general population of those attending college and who can be defined as emerging adults. We will conduct a double-blind control study in which 150 individuals will be randomized into 2 groups, therefore the N will be 300.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Enrollment
74
Ondansetron (4ug/kg bid),
Placebo bid
Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention for College Students. Brief behavioral intervention to reduce drinking.
Clinical Neurobehavioral Center
Columbia, Maryland, United States
Ondansetron + BASICS Plus shall be more effective at reducing severe or binge drinking among emerging adults. The treatment effect of ondansetron on reduction in severe or binge drinking shall be greatest in LL individuals.
Self-report use, Timeline Follow-back, daily drinking questionnaires, Rutgers Alcohol Problem Index, Genotyping
Time frame: Throughout the study
Ondansetron adds to the therapeutic benefit of BASICS Plus, even in those with lower readiness for change
ICR Scale to abstain from using alcohol, ICR Scale for medication adherence, medication compliance,craving assessments
Time frame: Throughout the study
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