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Gain and Loss Framed Text Messaging to Reduce Drinking Among Older Adults
NCT06126107 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
The goal of this study is to evaluate effectiveness of scalable, tailored text- messaging programs for alcohol use among older adults. This study focuses on gain and loss framing of behavior change goals (i.e., the positives of change and the negatives of remaining with the status quo), critical components of behavioral science and health behavioral interventions. Loss-framing is used to motivate individuals to avoid future problems by focusing on the consequences of no change in behavior, and gain-framing is used to facilitate progress by focusing on the benefits of change. The investigators will design and evaluate three text-messaging programs using a randomized controlled trial: (A) Loss-framed messaging (B) Gain-framed messaging; and (C) Combined (loss and gain) messaging among a sample of 150 older adults with hazardous drinking. Participants will be randomized to one of the three conditions, each of which will include 8 weeks of text-messaging. During the study participants will completed assessments online and via text messages to track drinking.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Brief Normative Feedback
- BEHAVIORAL Loss-framed Text-messaging
- BEHAVIORAL Gain-framed Text-messaging
Study Locations (1)
New York
- Hunter College of CUNY — New York
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 133 participants |
| Start Date | 2024-02-26 |
| Est. Completion | 2024-12-10 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT06126107
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT06126107 describes a study currently listed as completed. It is categorized as NA, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 133 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Hunter College of City University of New York, which has 67 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 1 condition, with Alcohol Consumption appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 3 interventions — of which Brief Normative Feedback is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT06126107 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include New York. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT06126107 about?
NCT06126107 is a clinical study titled "Gain and Loss Framed Text Messaging to Reduce Drinking Among Older Adults". The goal of this study is to evaluate effectiveness of scalable, tailored text- messaging programs for alcohol use among older adults. This study focuses on gain and loss framing of behavior change goals (i.e., the positives of change and the negatives of remaining with the status quo), critical com...
What is the current status of trial NCT06126107?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 133 participants. The study started on 2024-02-26. Estimated completion is 2024-12-10.
What conditions does trial NCT06126107 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Alcohol Consumption. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT06126107?
The interventions under investigation include: Brief Normative Feedback (BEHAVIORAL), Loss-framed Text-messaging (BEHAVIORAL), Gain-framed Text-messaging (BEHAVIORAL). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT06126107?
This trial is sponsored by Hunter College of City University of New York, which has 67 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT06126107 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across New York. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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