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Piloting a Deaf Accessible Pre-Treatment for AUD

Designing Deaf-MET: A Deaf-Accessible Pre-Treatment for Alcohol Use Disorder

Who can join

Ages 18 and older · All sexes

Inclusion Criteria:

* self-identification as a Deaf ASL user
* age 18+
* ability to access Zoom for screening, intervention delivery, and repeated assessment procedures
* problematic alcohol consumption, drinking behaviors, and alcohol-related problems" as identified by the AUD Identification Test (AUDIT), past-month referent time period: score at least 8 for men or at least 6 for women

Exclusion Criteria:

* Incapacity to consent due to guardianship or conservatorship

About the study

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.

What is being tested

• Deaf-MET (behavioral)

Sponsor: University of Massachusetts, Worcester · Participants: 30 · Started: Feb 5, 2026

Contact the study team

• Alexander Wilkins, PhD, MSCI · Phone: 508-556-6261

Official record on ClinicalTrials.gov — NCT07269119

Locations in the U.S.

Conditions

• Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)

From ClinicalTrials.gov, data retrieved Sep 30, 2026. Each study sets its own eligibility; the study team decides who can join.