Evaluating the DEAL Project – A Web-based intervention for co-occurring depression and alcohol use in young people

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: depression; alcohol abuse/dependence; Mental Health - Depression; Mental Health - Addiction

• Registration Number: ACTRN12613000033741
• Lead Sponsor: Mark Deady

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2013-01-11
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 200

Inclusion Criteria

(1) Age of 18-25 years; (2) Current depressive symptoms (score of 7+ on DASS-21 – Depression); (3) Harmful drinking as measured by the AUDIT (score of 8+) (4) Ability to access the Internet (either in the private residence of the participant, or willingness to use the public library/other suitable venue with Internet access); (5) Australian residency.

Exclusion Criteria

(1) Psychotic symptoms lasting >2 days; (2) Non-English speakers; (3) Serious risk of suicide (thoughts of suicide or a wish to commit suicide in past two weeks); (4) Daily use of cannabis/weekly use of amphetamines.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified