New program aims to cut alcohol use in pregnancy

NCT ID NCT05766761

Recruiting now Prevention Sponsor: New York University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a motivational program to help pregnant women reduce alcohol use. About 600 pregnant women who drink alcohol will either receive the program (computer-based lessons plus nurse support) or standard prenatal care. The goal is to see if the program leads to more women having negative alcohol tests and fewer babies born early or underweight.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: behavioral intervention (motivational enhancement therapy)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could provide an effective, scalable program to reduce alcohol use during pregnancy and lower the risk of preterm birth and low birth weight.
What could go wrong: This is a behavioral intervention, so results depend on participant engagement. The trial is still recruiting, and outcomes may not be generalizable to all populations.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Alcohol Drinking

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ALCOHOL DRINKING

Contacts and locations

Locations

The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
RECRUITING

Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

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