Personalized mobile feedback to reduce heavy drinking in young adults
Daily personalized drinking feedback delivered via mobile phone
This study is designed for young adults who drink heavily and will use a mobile app to give you helpful feedback the morning after a night out, so you can better understand your drinking habits and set personal goals to drink more safely.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Brown University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Providence, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10895393 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to help young adults who engage in heavy drinking by providing personalized feedback through a mobile app. The approach focuses on delivering this feedback the morning after drinking, which is identified as a key moment for behavior change. Participants will receive tailored information about their drinking patterns, including their blood alcohol levels and the consequences of their drinking, to encourage safer drinking habits. The study will also explore the effectiveness of setting personalized goals to guide participants towards reducing their alcohol consumption.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are young adults who engage in heavy drinking and are looking for ways to reduce their alcohol consumption.
Not a fit: Patients who do not consume alcohol or who are not interested in changing their drinking habits may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to effective strategies for reducing hazardous drinking behaviors among young adults.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise with personalized feedback interventions for college students, indicating potential for success with this novel approach targeting non-college young adults.
Where this research is happening
Providence, United States
- Brown University — Providence, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Merrill, Jennifer Elizabeth — Brown University
- Study coordinator: Merrill, Jennifer Elizabeth
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.