Smartphone app to reduce heavy drinking in young adults
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This study tests a smartphone app designed to help young adults (ages 18–25) drink less alcohol. If you're a heavy drinker and want to use technology to cut back, this app might be a good fit for you.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 25 years old
- You read and understand English
- In the past month, you had 4 or more drinks (if you're a woman) or 5 or more drinks (if you're a man) on at least 4 days
- You drank at least once on 12 or more days in the past month
- You have at least mild alcohol use disorder (meaning at least 2 of the 11 DSM-5 symptoms)
- You are open to using a smartphone app to help cut back on drinking
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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