Parent app aims to curb college binge drinking without scolding
NCT ID NCT06871982
First seen Jul 07, 2026 · Last updated Jul 08, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether an app that gives parents personalized feedback about drinking norms can help reduce underage drinking among first-year college students. Over 2,000 incoming freshmen and their parents are taking part. Parents in the app group receive tailored quizzes, videos, and readings, while other groups get a standard handbook or a social norms email campaign. The goal is to see if the app leads to less drinking and fewer alcohol-related problems compared to the other approaches.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- Personalized normative feedback app for parents
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this app could offer a scalable, low-cost way for colleges to reduce risky drinking among new students.
- What could go wrong
- The trial relies on self-reported drinking, which may be biased. Effects may be modest or not last beyond the first year.
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Loyola Marymount
Los Angeles, California, 90045, United States
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