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A nudge at the right moment: can a 30-second message curb emotional reactions?

NCT ID NCT07789314

Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Florida Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 28, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This pilot study tests whether short coping messages sent to a smartphone can reduce reactive behaviors in college students during moments of emotional stress. Participants wear a wrist device and answer brief check-ins several times a day for about five weeks. At random moments, the app may send a one-to-three-sentence message using techniques like perspective-taking or urge surfing. Researchers compare what participants do in the hours after receiving a message versus not receiving one, focusing on urges to post online, drink alcohol, or eat in response to emotions.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Brief coping messages delivered via smartphone app
What this could lead to
If it works, this approach could offer a simple, scalable way to help college students manage emotional impulses and reduce reactive behaviors like posting while upset or stress eating.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study, so the effects may be small or hard to measure. The messages might not change behavior in real-world settings, and results may not apply beyond this group of students.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 80 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

Sep 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Aug 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 89 years

Sex

Anyone

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Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Currently enrolled University of Florida student * Age 18 years or older * Owns a smartphone used daily * Willing to wear a wrist-worn device and complete brief check-ins several times daily for approximately five weeks Exclusion Criteria: * Varsity student-athlete governed by the university athletic association * Unable to complete study procedures in English

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Aggression Alcohol Drinking in College Emotional Eating Emotional Regulation

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Aggression Alcohol drinking in college Emotional eating Emotional regulation

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Locations

  • University of Florida

    Gainesville, Florida, 32611, United States

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