Can peer support and Trauma-Focused coaching curb heavy drinking in young adults?
NCT ID NCT05414344
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether adding trauma-informed coping strategies and peer coaching to a standard mobile brief intervention helps young adults (ages 18-25) who drink heavily and have experienced interpersonal trauma reduce their alcohol use. 225 college students will be randomly assigned to the enhanced program, a standard brief intervention, or assessment only, and followed for 6 months. The goal is to see if the new approach is more effective and acceptable than current methods.
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Active substance
Trauma-informed brief intervention with peer coaching (behavioral)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could offer a more effective, scalable way to help young adults reduce heavy drinking and related problems by addressing underlying trauma.
What could go wrong
This is a relatively small, early-stage trial (225 participants) testing a behavioral intervention, so results may not generalize widely. The intervention is brief and may not produce lasting changes.
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Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, Kentucky, 42101, United States