Writing away the urge: new study tests 20-Minute exercise to curb binge drinking
NCT ID NCT07418424
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether a 20-minute writing task can change how college seniors view themselves as drinkers and help them drink less after graduation. About 468 students from two universities will complete the writing exercise and answer surveys over a year. Researchers hope this simple approach could become a new way to prevent alcohol misuse during a major life transition.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 468 people
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- Started
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Feb 2026
- Expected to finish
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Oct 2028
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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18 to 25 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Senior in college and expecting to graduate at the University of Washington or University of Houston * Between the ages of 18-25 * Full time student * Fluent in English * Is willing to attend 3 weekly virtual laboratory sessions hosted on HIPAA-compliant Zoom * Is willing to provide contact information including phone number (for text messages and reminders), email (reminders), and mailing address (payment) * Scores 8 or more on the Alcohol Use Disorder Identification Test (AUDIT; cut-off for indicator of hazardous drinking) and reports drinking alcohol in the last week * Reports at least some interest in reducing drinking Exclusion Criteria: \- There are no exclusion criteria for this study.
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Locations
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University of Houston
Houston, Texas, 77204, United States
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