Quick mind training may curb binge drinking in young adults

NCT ID NCT05491551

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Yale University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether brief training in mindfulness or cognitive-behavioral techniques can reduce heavy drinking in young adults aged 18-26. Participants will complete 1-4 training sessions and report their drinking via smartphone. The goal is to see if these techniques help people manage alcohol cravings and drink less.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: mindfulness-based treatment and cognitive-behavioral training
What this could lead to: If successful, this could provide a simple, short-term training program to help young adults cut down on heavy drinking and avoid alcohol-related problems.
What could go wrong: This is an early-stage study with only 177 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The training is brief and may not lead to lasting changes in drinking habits.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

alcohol abuse Alcoholic Intoxication Binge Drinking

As listed by the trial registrant

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

BINGE DRINKING HEAVY DRINKER HEAVY DRINKING YOUNG ADULT

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of California, Berkeley
RECRUITING

Berkeley, California, 94720, United States
Yale University
RECRUITING

New Haven, Connecticut, 06510, United States

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