Can an online program help people cut back on alcohol?

NCT ID NCT06739109

First seen May 14, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 7 times

Summary

This study tests a guided internet-based treatment program for people with harmful alcohol use. Participants complete 9 online modules over 8-12 weeks, with therapist support. The goal is to see if the program reduces drinking, improves mental health, and boosts quality of life. About 250 adults will take part across five hospitals in Norway.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Akershus University Hospital

    Loerenskog, Akershus, 1478, Norway

  • Innlandet Hospital Trust

    Lillehammer, Innlandet, 2629, Norway

  • St. Olavs Hospital

    Trondheim, Trøndelag, 7006, Norway

  • Sørlandet Hospital Trust (Hospital of Kristiansand)

    Kristiansand, Agder, 4604, Norway

  • Vestfold Hospital Trust

    Tønsberg, Vestfold, 3103, Norway

What this could mean

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

Active substance

guided internet-based cognitive behavioural therapy and motivational interviewing program

What this could lead to

If successful, this could provide an effective, accessible, and stigma-free treatment option for people with harmful alcohol use, potentially reducing alcohol consumption and improving mental health.

What could go wrong

This is an early implementation study without a control group, so results may not prove cause and effect. The program requires active participation and internet access, which may not suit everyone.

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

alcohol abuse Alcohol Drinking

As listed by the trial registrant

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