Warning labels on booze: will they curb drinking?

NCT ID NCT06835920

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 14, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study tests whether putting health warnings on alcohol containers can reduce drinking. 720 adults who drink at least once a week will bring their own alcohol to study visits, where labels warning about cancer, high blood pressure, and liver scarring will be added to some bottles. Researchers will track how much participants drink and their intentions to cut back.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Front-of-package health warning labels
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a simple, low-cost way to help people drink less by reminding them of health risks.
What could go wrong: This is a small, short-term behavioral study, not a medical treatment. People may ignore the warnings or change their behavior only temporarily.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Health Behavior

As listed by the trial registrant

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

HEALTH BEHAVIOR

Contacts and locations

Locations

UNC study office

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27599, United States
University of North Carolina

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27599, United States

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