Can a parent session boost teen alcohol counseling? new study aims to find out.
NCT ID NCT06593652
First seen Nov 14, 2025 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 27 times
Summary
This study tests whether adding a caregiver session to a brief alcohol counseling program helps teens aged 12-17 reduce their drinking. 615 teens with mild alcohol problems will be assigned to teen-only counseling, counseling with a live caregiver session, or counseling with an online caregiver program. The goal is to see which approach works best in primary care settings.
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What this could mean
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Active substance
Teen Intervene (behavioral counseling with motivational enhancement therapy and cognitive-behavioral therapy)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could show that adding a caregiver session makes brief counseling more effective for reducing teen alcohol use in primary care.
What could go wrong
This is a behavioral study, not a drug trial, so effects may be modest. Results depend on teen and caregiver participation, and may not apply to all teens or settings.
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