New LGBTQ-Affirmative therapy aims to curb heavy drinking in queer women

NCT ID NCT05509166

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Yale University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study tests a 10-session LGBTQ-affirmative cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) delivered via telehealth to sexual minority women who drink heavily and have anxiety or depression. Researchers will compare it to standard LGBTQ-affirmative therapy to see if it better reduces heavy drinking days and mental health symptoms. The trial is recruiting 274 participants in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: LGBTQ-affirmative Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could provide an effective, tailored therapy to reduce heavy drinking and improve mental health in sexual minority women.
What could go wrong: This is a relatively small, early-stage trial (274 participants) and the therapy may not outperform standard LGBTQ-affirmative care. Results may not apply to all groups.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety disorder depressive disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

HEAVY DRINKING MENTAL HEALTH ISSUE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Yale LGBTQ Mental Health Initiative with the Yale School of Public Office
RECRUITING

New York, New York, 10001, United States

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