Chatbot for safer drinking in young adults
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a chatbot that talks with you about your drinking and offers tips to help you drink less. It's for young adults aged 18-29 who sometimes drink more than recommended.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 29 years old.
- In the past month, you have had 5 or more drinks (men) or 4 or more drinks (women) on at least two occasions, or you drink more than 14 drinks per week (men) or 7 per week (women).
- You can read and understand English at a 5th grade level.
- You have not been in treatment for alcohol or drug use before.
- You do not have a history of psychosis or severe mental health issues.
- You are not at risk for alcohol withdrawal (e.g., you do not drink more than 40 drinks in a typical week).
- You are willing to attend in-person visits and provide an emergency contact.
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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