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Breathe easy, drink less? study tests slow breathing against binge urges

NCT ID NCT05369169

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at whether a simple slow-breathing exercise can help binge drinkers control their reactions to alcohol-related images and improve their ability to say no. One hundred binge drinkers completed tasks measuring brain activity and attention after either slow breathing or a simple counting task. The goal was to see if this breathing technique could interrupt automatic cravings and boost self-control.

What this could mean

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Active substance
resonance breathing (slow, paced breathing exercise)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, drug-free technique to help people resist alcohol cravings and reduce binge drinking.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study measuring brain signals, not drinking behavior. The breathing exercise may not translate into real-world changes in alcohol use.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

100 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jul 2022

Finished

Jun 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 35 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Must report at least 2 binge drinking episodes in the past month * Have normal or corrected-to-normal vision Exclusion Criteria: * History or presence of serious psychiatric disorders, neurological disorders, or head injury resulting in a loss of consciousness * Presence of any serious medical condition * Report of more than a few occasions (3-4) of illicit drug use, except for cannabis, in the preceding year

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Conditions

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alcohol abuse Alcohol Drinking Binge Drinking Drinking Behavior Respiratory Aspiration

As listed by the trial registrant

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Binge drinking

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

    New Brunswick, New Jersey, 08901, United States

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