Evaluation of an Expectancy Challenge Intervention for Food and Alcohol Disturbance Among College Students

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Conditions studied: College Drinking, Disordered Eating

In brief

This study aims to create and test an intervention that helps college students re-evaluate their beliefs about food and alcohol disturbance (FAD) and, in turn, reduce how often they engage in it or intend to in the future. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. Does the intervention help students have less positive beliefs about the effects of FAD and more negative beliefs about its effects? 2. If college students' beliefs about FAD change, does that lead them to engage in it less often or plan to do it less? 3. Will college students who engage in FAD sign up for the study, complete it, and feel that the intervention is helpful and valuable? Participants will take part in one 2-hour in-person laboratory-based study session where they will fill out surveys, learn about FAD, and engage in exercises designed to challenge their existing beliefs about it. They will also complete a follow-up survey online one month after their in-person study visit.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT06810414

Run by

University of Wyoming

People needed

75

Starts

2025-02-24

Expected to finish

2026-05-08

Last updated by the study team

2025-02-27

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 25. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Must be between the ages of 18 and 25
• Must report engaging in FAD at least two times over the past month

You may not qualify if…

• They have a current or past history of receiving psychological treatment for their alcohol use and/or eating behaviors
• They are currently trying to reduce their drinking

Where it is running

• University of Wyoming — Laramie, Wyoming, United States

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