Study details
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Text-Based Messaging Strategies for Preventing Subsequent Problematic Alcohol Use
University of Virginia
NCT IDNCT06318975ClinicalTrials.gov data as of Apr 2026
Target enrollment
3,000
Study length
about 5.1 years
Ages
18+
Locations
1 site in TX
About this study
Researchers are testing whether sending text messages at the right time can help prevent people from drinking too much alcohol. The trial will send targeted text messages to Airmen in Technical Training, timed to occur before, during, and after they have access to alcohol. This is a new approach to helping people reduce their alcohol consumption.
Based on ClinicalTrials.gov records.
What participants do
- 1.Participate in Automated and Targeted Text Messages
- 2.Participate in Brief Alcohol Intervention
Participation effort
Estimated from trial records. Details can vary by site.
Time + visits
Low4%
Logistics
Moderate50%
Logistics difficulty varies by site location and availability.