Can 10 minutes of counseling prevent future alcohol injuries?

NCT ID NCT00278785

Summary

This study tests whether brief counseling sessions (5-10 minutes) given by trauma nurses can help injured patients reduce harmful drinking. Researchers enrolled 830 adults hospitalized for injuries who tested positive for alcohol. Participants received either standard care or a short counseling session, then were followed for 12 months to see if they had fewer repeat injuries, DUI arrests, or harmful drinking patterns.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of California, Davis, Medical Center

    Sacramento, California, 95817, United States

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