Texting for help: can smartphones curb problem drinking in the ER?
NCT ID NCT05350878
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study looked at how to get emergency departments to offer text-messaging support to patients who drink too much. Researchers worked with 344 patients and staff to find out what helps or hinders adopting this approach. The goal was to learn how to make these programs work in real-world, busy ER settings.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
text-messaging intervention
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show how to make text-based alcohol support programs more widely available in busy emergency rooms.
What could go wrong
This is an implementation study, not a treatment trial. It measures how well the program is adopted, not whether it reduces drinking.
Disclaimer
Read more
Show less
This is a summary of
the original study
.
Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.
This is a summary of the original study . Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.
Get updates
Get notified about this study
Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for ALCOHOL DRINKING are added.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Show contact details
Enter your email to view the contact information for this study.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Locations
-
Northwell Health
New Hyde Park, New York, 11040, United States