New study tests Stress-Reduction approach to curb binge drinking in young adults

NCT ID NCT04776278

Ongoing Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Memphis Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tests a behavioral program for 18- to 29-year-olds who are not in college and drink heavily. The program combines a brief counseling session with wellness activities to reduce stress and offer alternatives to alcohol. Researchers will track changes in drinking and related problems over 12 months in 525 participants.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Brief Alcohol Intervention (BAI) – a behavioral counseling session
What this could lead to: If successful, this approach could offer a practical, low-cost way to help young adults cut back on heavy drinking and avoid alcohol-related problems.
What could go wrong: This is a single behavioral intervention with no drug involved, so effects may be modest. The study relies on self-reported drinking, which can be inaccurate, and results may not apply to all young adults.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

alcohol abuse

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ALCOHOL ABUSE

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Memphis

Memphis, Tennessee, 38152, United States

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