Can a video chat curb binge drinking? new study tests online BASICS

NCT ID NCT06774300

Recruiting now Prevention Sponsor: University of Southern California Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a telehealth version of BASICS, a proven program for reducing heavy drinking, works as well as the in-person version. Researchers will enroll 600 college students aged 18-26 who binge drink. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive BASICS in person, via Zoom, or an online self-guided program. Alcohol use and related problems will be tracked for 12 months.

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 Screening and Intervention for College Students (BASICS) delivered via telehealth
What this could lead to: If successful, this could provide an effective, scalable way to reduce binge drinking and its consequences among college students.
What could go wrong: This is a behavioral intervention trial with no blinding, so results may be influenced by participant expectations. The control group also receives an online program, which may limit the observed difference.

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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 CONSUMPTION

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Houston
RECRUITING

Houston, Texas, 77204, United States

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