Text messaging to reduce high-risk alcohol use in older adults
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study uses text messages to help adults aged 55–80 who drink above recommended limits to reduce their alcohol intake. If you want to cut back but not necessarily quit completely, this program may be a good fit for you.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 55 and 80 years old.
- You have consumed more than 10 standard drinks per week (each drink is about a small glass of wine or a beer) in the last month.
- You want to reduce your drinking (but not stop completely).
- You have a mobile phone and can send and receive text messages.
- You speak and read Danish fluently.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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