Freshman course aims to curb binge drinking with Goal-Setting, not lectures

NCT ID NCT04038190

Completed Disease control Sponsor: University of Kansas Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested a behavioral activation program given as part of a freshman orientation course at the University of Kansas. The program helps students set personal goals and engage in rewarding activities to indirectly reduce alcohol misuse, stress, binge eating, and depression. Over 500 freshmen took part, and researchers measured drinking patterns and related problems over time.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: behavioral activation (a goal-setting and activity-based counseling approach)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could offer a low-cost, school-based way to help freshmen drink less and improve mental health without traditional therapy.
What could go wrong: This is a single-site Phase 2 trial with no blinding, so results may not apply to other colleges or students. The intervention is brief and may not produce lasting changes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

alcohol abuse binge eating disorder Depression depressive disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ALCOHOL; USE, PROBLEM BINGE EATING DEPRESSION STRESS

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Kansas

Lawrence, Kansas, 66046, United States

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