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
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Toronto, Ontario, M6J1H4, Canada
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