Alcohol Problem study: Food4Thought vs Singularities
Official title Game-Based Intervention to Reduce Alcohol Use Among Youth
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07463118
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study wants to find out if playing Singularities lowers how often teens experience alcohol‑related harms and reduces drinking. It also looks at whether the game improves protective strategies, coping skills, and healthy social media use.
- Who it's for
- Teenagers who have alcohol problems and are willing to play a game for a month.
- What's involved
- Participants will play either Singularities or a comparison game about nutrition and well‑being for one month, then complete four online surveys over a year and may do an optional interview.
- Time commitment
- The study lasts one year, with a month of game play and four online surveys spread out over that year.
Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 14 to 18. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Able to comfortably participate in English
- Live in the U.S.
- 14-18 years old
- Have an internet-accessible computer, smart phone, or tablet
- Provide an email address
You likely can't join if
- \- None
See the full eligibility criteria
- Able to comfortably participate in English
- Live in the U.S.
- 14-18 years old
- Have an internet-accessible computer, smart phone, or tablet
- Provide an email address
- Have drank alcohol in their lifetime or intend to in the next year
- \- None
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 14 years to 18 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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