Text messages may curb binge drinking in young adults not in college

NCT ID NCT06617702

Ongoing Disease control Sponsor: Stanford University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests a text-message program called ASPIRE that sends brief coaching messages on Thursdays and Sundays to help young adults ages 18–25 who are not in college reduce their drinking. Participants must have had at least two heavy drinking days in the past month. The program focuses on changing thoughts about drinking, behaviors, and peer influences. Researchers will compare it to a simpler text-message program and follow participants for one year to see if it reduces binge drinking and alcohol-related problems.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: text message peer support coaching
What this could lead to: If effective, this low-cost text-message program could offer a scalable way to help young adults reduce binge drinking and avoid alcohol-related problems.
What could go wrong: This is a behavioral intervention trial, not a drug. Results depend on participant engagement, and the effect may be modest or not last long-term.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Alcohol Drinking

As listed by the trial registrant

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ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION

Contacts and locations

Locations

Stanford University

Palo Alto, California, 94306, United States

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