Phone feedback cuts heavy drinking in young adults?
NCT ID NCT05509218
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether sending young adults personalized feedback about their drinking the morning after could help them cut back. 152 heavy drinkers aged 18-29 were randomly assigned to receive daily feedback via mobile phone, with or without monetary incentives, or just complete surveys. The goal was to see if this approach reduces drinks per week, heavy drinking days, and negative consequences.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Mobile-delivered personalized feedback
What this could lead to
If it works, this could provide a scalable, low-cost way to help young adults reduce hazardous drinking.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study (152 participants) testing feasibility, not a large trial. Results may not generalize, and the intervention may not produce lasting behavior change.
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Brown University
Providence, Rhode Island, 02903, United States