New portal prompt aims to cut risky drinking in smokers

NCT ID NCT07228923

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested a brief digital alcohol intervention for smokers who drink heavily. Participants enrolling in a smoking cessation program through an online portal were offered the intervention if they scored high on a drinking questionnaire. The main goal was to see how many people accepted the resource. The study involved 77 participants and was completed.

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to

If successful, this could point toward a simple way to help smokers reduce risky drinking through their patient portal.

What could go wrong

This was a small, completed study (77 people) measuring only acceptance, not actual drinking changes. It may not show real-world benefit.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

alcohol abuse Smoking Cessation

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Centre for Addiction and Mental Health

    Toronto, Ontario, M6J1H4, Canada