New AR video game aims to curb teen drinking

NCT ID NCT04351958

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION Prevention Sponsor: Yale University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study is testing a new augmented reality (AR) video game called "No Time Wasted" to see if it can help teens aged 16-18 learn about alcohol risks and reduce dangerous drinking behaviors. Twenty high school students will play the game using an AR headset and answer surveys about their experience and alcohol-related knowledge. The goal is to see if the game is engaging and whether it encourages safer choices and bystander help.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: augmented reality videogame
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a new, engaging way to teach teens about alcohol risks and encourage them to help friends who drink too much.
What could go wrong: This is a very small pilot study with only 20 participants, so results may not apply widely. The game is still being developed and tested for satisfaction, not yet proven to change behavior.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Harm Reduction

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ALCOHOL PREVENTION HARM REDUCTION

Contacts and locations

Locations

Yale School of Medicine

New Haven, Connecticut, 06510, United States

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