New Anxiety-Focused program aims to curb binge drinking on campus
NCT ID NCT06885320
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a behavioral program called IMPROVE to help college students who drink heavily and feel anxious. The program teaches skills to handle anxiety and uncertainty without turning to alcohol. Forty students took part, and researchers checked if the program was easy to use and if it helped reduce drinking.
What this could mean
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Active substance
IMPROVE behavioral intervention
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a new, non-drug way to help college students manage anxiety and cut down on heavy drinking.
What could go wrong
This was a very small, early feasibility study with only 40 participants. The results may not apply to all students, and the program may not reduce drinking in larger, more diverse groups.
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Conditions
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Locations
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The Ohio State University Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health
Columbus, Ohio, 43210, United States