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Phone therapy shows promise for cutting alcohol use in young adults

NCT ID NCT07501130

Symptom relief Sponsor: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This pilot study tests whether a 6-week telephone-based therapy called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) can help Hong Kong Chinese young adults (ages 18-25) with alcohol use disorder drink less. Sixty participants will be randomly assigned to receive either ACT or social support calls. The study primarily looks at whether the approach is feasible and acceptable, and secondarily at whether it helps reduce alcohol consumption over 6 months.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) delivered by telephone
What this could lead to
If successful, this could offer a convenient, low-cost therapy option to help young adults cut down on drinking.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study (60 people) focused on feasibility, not proof of effectiveness. The therapy is delivered by phone, which may not work for everyone.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 60 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Apr 2023

Expected to finish

Apr 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 25 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * (1) aged 18 to 25 years, * (2) able to read Chinese and speak Cantonese * (3) drinking at hazardous levels as measured by the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT; score of ≥8) Exclusion Criteria: * (1) those receiving other behavioural therapy for Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) * (2) having a diagnosis of a psychiatric disorder

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Conditions

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Alcohol Abstinence alcohol abuse

As listed by the trial registrant

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Alcohol abstinence Alcohol use disorder

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

    Kowloon, Hong Kong

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