Phone therapy shows promise for cutting alcohol use in young adults

NCT ID NCT07501130

Ongoing Symptom relief Sponsor: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This pilot study tests whether a 6-week telephone-based therapy called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) can help Hong Kong Chinese young adults (ages 18-25) with alcohol use disorder drink less. Sixty participants will be randomly assigned to receive either ACT or social support calls. The study primarily looks at whether the approach is feasible and acceptable, and secondarily at whether it helps reduce alcohol consumption over 6 months.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) delivered by telephone
What this could lead to: If successful, this could offer a convenient, low-cost therapy option to help young adults cut down on drinking.
What could go wrong: This is a small pilot study (60 people) focused on feasibility, not proof of effectiveness. The therapy is delivered by phone, which may not work for everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Alcohol Abstinence alcohol abuse

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ALCOHOL ABSTINENCE ALCOHOL USE DISORDER

Contacts and locations

Locations

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Kowloon, Hong Kong

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