Can a fun phone game curb drinking and lift mood? new study tests app for women
NCT ID NCT07546604
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a smartphone app designed to help women ages 18–59 in the U.S. drink less alcohol and feel better mentally. The app uses weekly quizzes, a social feed, and helpful articles to give personalized feedback. Researchers will track drinking habits and mental health over time to see if the app makes a difference.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Gamified smartphone app with personalized feedback, social community, and educational resources
What this could lead to
If successful, this app could offer a scalable, low-cost way to help women reduce risky drinking and improve mental well-being.
What could go wrong
This is an early feasibility study without a control group, so results may not prove the app works better than no intervention. Self-reported outcomes can be biased.
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Locations
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Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, California, 90045-2659, United States