Can a friend help you drink less? new study scans brains for answers
NCT ID NCT06115252
First seen Oct 31, 2025 · Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Updated 38 times
Summary
This study looks at how young adults and a peer respond to a short health program about drinking. Participants complete questionnaires, take part in a motivational interviewing session with a friend, and get a brain scan. Researchers then follow up at 3, 6, and 12 months to see if brain activity patterns relate to changes in alcohol use.
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What this could mean
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Active substance
Motivational Interviewing (behavioral intervention)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could reveal how peer involvement in health programs influences brain activity and helps reduce risky drinking in young adults.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage observational study, not a treatment trial. Results may not lead to direct interventions, and brain changes may not clearly link to behavior change.
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