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Peer chat may rewire young brains to drink less
NCT ID NCT06115252
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 24, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether doing a health program with a friend can change brain activity and drinking habits in young adults. About 248 participants will come in with a peer for a motivational interview, brain scan, and questionnaires, then be followed for a year. The goal is to understand how peer support influences behavior change.
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University of Texas Dallas
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What this could mean
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Active substance
Motivational Interviewing (a guided conversation with a peer about drinking habits)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could reveal how peer support changes brain responses and helps reduce risky drinking in young adults.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage observational study, not a treatment trial. Results may not lead to a direct intervention, and brain scan findings may not predict real-world behavior change.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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