Status:
COMPLETED
Motivational Interviewing for Alcohol-Positive Teens in the Emergency Room
Lead Sponsor:
Brown University
Collaborating Sponsors:
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
Conditions:
Alcohol Abuse
Alcohol Dependence
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-24 years
Phase:
PHASE3
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether motivational interviewing is effective in reducing alcohol consumption and alcohol problems among young adults who present to an Emergency Room.
Detailed Description
The long term objectives of this program of research are to develop effective interventions for reducing problem drinking and associated problems among adolescents and young adults and to further enha...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Admitted to ER
- Between 18-24 years old
- Had a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) greater than .01% according to a biochemical test OR self-reported drinking alcohol in the 6 hours prior to the event that caused their hospital visit OR scored 8 or higher on the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT)
Exclusion
- Not English-speaking
- Had a self-inflicted injury
- In police custody
- Did not pass a mental status exam
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 1 2003
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
April 30 2008
Estimated Enrollment :
125 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00246428
Start Date
January 1 2003
End Date
April 30 2008
Last Update
June 13 2025
Active Locations (2)
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1
Rhode Island Hospital
Providence, Rhode Island, United States, 02903
2
Brown University
Providence, Rhode Island, United States, 02912