Texts to tame the party: new study tests safer drinking for young adults
NCT ID NCT06978140
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tested whether online health messages and texts can help young adults (ages 18-24) who choose to drink have safer, more positive experiences. 35 participants in Washington State were randomly assigned to receive the messages or just fill out surveys. The main goal was to see if the materials were easy to use and acceptable, not to change drinking habits.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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35 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Apr 2025
- Finished
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Sep 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 to 24 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 18-24 * At least 1 occurrence of heavy drinking in the past month * At least 2 alcohol related consequences in the past month * Live in Washington State * Agree to be randomized to receive intervention to assessment only control * Ability to receive SMS text-messages * Complete Identification verification Exclusion Criteria: * Not meeting inclusion criteria * Not being able to verify identification
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Center for the Study of Health and Risk Behavior, University of Washington
Seattle, Washington, 98195, United States
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