New AR video game aims to curb teen drinking

NCT ID NCT04351958

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

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Yale School of Medicine

    New Haven, Connecticut, 06510, United States