Church vs. clinic: which setting helps black adults beat alcohol addiction?

NCT ID NCT04580810

First seen Feb 27, 2026 · Last updated Apr 30, 2026 · Updated 5 times

Summary

This study looks at whether offering alcohol use disorder treatment in Black churches helps more people start and stay in treatment compared to traditional specialty clinics. About 137 Black adults with alcohol problems will be randomly assigned to either a church-based program or a clinic. The goal is to see which setting leads to better drinking outcomes over 9 months.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Beulah Heights First Pentecostal Church

    New Haven, Connecticut, 06511, United States

  • Dixwell Ave Congregational United Church of Christ

    New Haven, Connecticut, 06511, United States

  • The Substance Abuse Training Unit (SATU)

    New Haven, Connecticut, 06511, United States

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