Can a chat app help students quit drugs? new study aims to find out
NCT ID NCT07312591
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study is testing a counseling program delivered through the LINE@ messaging app for college students who have used illegal drugs. The program includes digital lessons on family relationships, addiction severity, motivation to change, and emotional health. Researchers will track 30 students to see if the program improves family functioning, reduces drug use, and boosts motivation to change.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- LINE@ online platform with digital learning materials
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a scalable, low-cost way to support college students in reducing illegal drug use and improving emotional well-being.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small early study (30 participants) with no control group, so results may not apply broadly. It relies on self-reported data, which can be unreliable.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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National Taiwan Normal University
RECRUITINGTaipei, Heping E. Rd, 106, Taiwan