Can an online therapy program help you drink less and feel better?

NCT ID NCT05995470

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Chinese University of Hong Kong Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This pilot study tested an internet-based program that teaches dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) skills to help adults drink less alcohol and manage psychological distress. 86 Hong Kong Chinese adults who were heavy drinkers and wanted to quit took part. The program was delivered online, and researchers measured changes in drinking, emotional distress, and coping skills.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Internet-based dialectical behaviour therapy-informed skills training
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a scalable online tool to help people drink less and feel less distressed.
What could go wrong: This is a small pilot study with only 86 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The intervention is behavioral and effects may be modest or short-lived.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Alcohol Drinking

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ALCOHOL DRINKING

Contacts and locations

Locations

Hospital Authority

Hong Kong, Hong Kong

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