Snapchat study aims to curb binge drinking in young adults
NCT ID NCT07251192
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a new prevention program delivered through social media to help young adults reduce high-intensity drinking and improve wellness. Researchers will enroll 450 people who regularly use Snapchat and have recently engaged in heavy drinking. The goal is to see if this approach can lower weekly alcohol use and related risks.
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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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About 450 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Aug 2026
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- Expected to finish
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Mar 2030
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- 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 25 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: Reside in the United States of America (USA) Be able to read English, view, and click on a social media advertisement. Self-reported past-month high-intensity drinking (HID) Regular Snapchat use (at least 3 days/week). Exclusion Criteria: Fail identity verification (e.g., IP address, survey completion time) Do not provide sufficient contact information Participated in prior pilot study of same intervention
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48109, United States
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