Chatbot for reducing risky drinking in young adults
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a chatbot designed to help young adults ages 18-29 who drink at risky levels cut back on alcohol. The chatbot offers brief advice and support through conversations.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 29 years old
- You've had at least 2 heavy drinking days (5 or more drinks for men, 4 or more for women) in the past month, or you regularly drink more than 14 drinks per week (men) or 7 drinks per week (women)
- You can read and understand English at a grade-school level
- You do not have current or past psychosis
- You have never been in alcohol or drug treatment before
- You don't drink very heavily (more than 40 standard drinks in a typical week in the past month)
- You can come to 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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