Brief Intervention for Alcohol Use in Injured Patients

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

Overseen by Garth H. Utter, MD, MSc

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: University of California, Davis

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

The underlying hypothesis that providing brief interventions to individuals who engage in potentially harmful patterns of alcohol use will alter their drinking behavior and therefore avoid negative consequences. Specifically, this study aims to determine if brief interventions will: 1. Reduce the number of re-admissions and deaths due to injuries associated with alcohol consumption 2. Reduce the number of driving under the influence (DUI) arrests 3. Reduce harmful drinking behavior

Research Team

Garth H. Utter, MD, MSc

Principal Investigator

University of California, Davis

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for adults over 18 who've been admitted to the trauma ward or ICU, can speak English or Spanish, and are able to consent. It's not for those under 18, non-English/Spanish speakers, people with severe psychiatric illnesses, or those incarcerated.

Inclusion Criteria

I am mentally and physically capable of agreeing to and participating in the study.

I speak English or Spanish.

I have been admitted to the trauma ward or ICU.

Exclusion Criteria

I do not speak English or Spanish.

I am under 18 years old.

Severe Psychiatric illness

Treatment Details

Interventions

• Brief Motivational Interview (Behavioral Intervention)

Trial Overview The study tests if a short motivational talk can change drinking habits in injured patients. The goal is to see if this reduces re-hospitalizations due to alcohol-related injuries, DUI arrests, and harmful drinking patterns.

Participant Groups

Group I: 2 Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

Intervention group receives pamphlet on alcohol and self referral information in addition to brief motivational interview

Group II: 1 Active Control 1 Intervention

Control group to receive informational pamphlet on alcohol use and list of self referral agencies

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

University of California, Davis

Lead Sponsor

Trials

958

Recruited

4,816,000+

Rakesh Dixit

University of California, Davis

Chief Executive Officer since 2024

PhD in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from the University of California, Davis

Suresh Mahabhashyam

University of California, Davis

Chief Medical Officer since 2020

MD from Bangalore Medical College

California Office of Traffic Safety

Collaborator

Trials

3

Recruited

1,900+