Texts to the rescue: new study aims to curb binge drinking in young airmen
NCT ID NCT06318975
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether well-timed text messages can help young Air Force trainees avoid binge drinking and its consequences. About 7,000 trainees will either get the standard alcohol intervention or that plus automated texts sent just before, during, and after they first get access to alcohol. The goal is to see if the texts reduce heavy drinking and alcohol-related incidents over six months.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 7,000 people
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- Started
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Dec 2023
- Expected to finish
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Dec 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 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Must be a United States Air Force Technical Training student in one of the following training groups or wings: 37th Training Wing, 81st Training Wing, 82nd Training Wing, or 59th Training Group. * Must be 18 years of Age * Must be able to understand English * Must be able to receive text messages Exclusion Criteria: * Under 18 years of age * Not in the specified Technical Training groups or wings
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Locations
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JBSA Lackland
RECRUITINGSan Antonio, Texas, 78236, United States
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