Clinical Effectiveness of a Motivational Interviewing-Based Conversational Mobile Application for High-Risk Drinkers

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age19-59
SponsorYonsei University

About this trial

This study aims to evaluate and compare the degree of alcohol reduction between high-risk drinkers who use a motivational interviewing-based conversational agent (chatbot) application for four weeks and those in the control group who do not use the application, in order to verify its clinical effectiveness.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Individuals aged 19 to 59 years who are capable of providing valid written informed consent.

Individuals who meet the definition of high-risk drinking (AUDIT score ≥ 8).3.- Individuals who express a desire to reduce their alcohol consumption.

Individuals who own and use an Android smartphone (version 8 or higher).

Individuals who have no difficulty using mobile applications.

Disqualifiers

Individuals who are unable to read or understand the consent form (e.g., illiterate individuals, non-Korean speakers).

Individuals with impaired decision-making capacity.

Pregnant individuals or those planning to become pregnant during the study period.

Individuals who are currently participating in another clinical study.

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Motivational Interviewing-Based Conversational Agent (Mobile Chatbot)
  • No Intervention (Waitlist Control)

Treatment groups

220 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators

Yonsei University

Lead sponsor

BlueSignum Corporation

Collaborator