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Freshman course aims to curb binge drinking with Goal-Setting, not lectures

NCT ID NCT04038190

Disease control Sponsor: University of Kansas Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested a behavioral activation program given as part of a freshman orientation course at the University of Kansas. The program helps students set personal goals and engage in rewarding activities to indirectly reduce alcohol misuse, stress, binge eating, and depression. Over 500 freshmen took part, and researchers measured drinking patterns and related problems over time.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
behavioral activation (a goal-setting and activity-based counseling approach)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could offer a low-cost, school-based way to help freshmen drink less and improve mental health without traditional therapy.
What could go wrong
This is a single-site Phase 2 trial with no blinding, so results may not apply to other colleges or students. The intervention is brief and may not produce lasting changes.

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Study facts

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Phase

Phase 2

Tests whether the treatment actually works, and watches for side effects, in a larger group.

Participants

572 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Sep 2019

Finished

May 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

17 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * College freshmen enrolled in UNIV 101 freshman seminar courses at the University of Kansas assigned to the study Exclusion Criteria: * None

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

alcohol abuse binge eating disorder Depression depressive disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Alcohol; use, problem Binge eating Depression Stress

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Kansas

    Lawrence, Kansas, 66046, United States

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