Barbershop buzz: new study tests haircuts as a way to curb heavy drinking in rural men

NCT ID NCT05609344

First seen Mar 22, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 10 times

Summary

This study tests whether offering a brief alcohol counseling program in barbershops can help reduce heavy drinking among men in rural Arkansas. About 611 men will take part. The goal is to see if this community-based approach works and can be used more widely to improve access to care.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • UAMS

    Little Rock, Arkansas, 72205, United States

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