Massive school study aims to curb teen drinking with simple conversations
NCT ID NCT06206161
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study will test whether brief, school-based conversations about alcohol can reduce drinking and drug use among high school students. Over 21,000 students across Massachusetts will be randomly assigned to different intervention approaches, including standard screening and expanded programs. Researchers will track alcohol, cannabis, and nicotine use over two years to see which methods work best.
What this could mean
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Active substance
brief behavioral interventions for alcohol use
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that school-based brief interventions are a scalable way to reduce drinking and drug use among teens.
What could go wrong
This is a large observational-style trial without a new drug or therapy. Results may show no clear benefit, or effects may vary across schools and student groups.
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Locations
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Massachusetts General Hopsital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States