New app lets college students pick their drinking peers — and cut back

NCT ID NCT07036198

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION Disease control Sponsor: University of Washington Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 15, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests a new approach to help young adults reduce harmful drinking. Participants can customize which peer groups they compare their drinking to, making the feedback more personal. The trial will enroll 250 University of Washington students who drink regularly and will measure changes in alcohol use and related consequences.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: behavioral intervention (personalized normative feedback)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could provide a more engaging and effective way to help young adults drink less and avoid alcohol-related harm.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early feasibility study, not a large trial. The intervention may not lead to lasting changes in drinking behavior.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

alcohol abuse Alcohol Drinking

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ALCOHOL USE

Contacts and locations

Locations

The University of Washington

Seattle, Washington, 98195, United States

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