Online skills training cuts heavy drinking in trauma survivors
NCT ID NCT03111056
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a web-based program for college women who experienced sexual assault and drink heavily. The program teaches skills to reduce alcohol use and manage emotions. 200 women participated, and researchers measured changes in their weekly drinking.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Web-based cognitive behavioral skills program (Alc-ERDT) that teaches alcohol reduction and emotion regulation techniques
What this could lead to
If it works, this could provide an accessible, low-cost way to help women with trauma histories drink less and cope better.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with no long-term follow-up, so lasting benefits are uncertain. The web-only format may not work for everyone.
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Locations
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University of Washington
Seattle, Washington, 98105, United States