10-Minute chat after trauma may curb dangerous drinking

NCT ID NCT00278785

Ongoing Prevention Sponsor: University of California, Davis Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether a brief 10-20 minute motivational interview given to injured patients who drink heavily can reduce future harm. Researchers will track hospital readmissions, DUIs, and drinking behavior over 12 months in 830 adults. The goal is to see if a simple conversation can prevent alcohol-related injuries and save lives.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Brief motivational interview (a 10-20 minute counseling session)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a simple, low-cost way to help people drink less and avoid alcohol-related injuries and arrests.
What could go wrong: This is a behavioral study, not a drug trial, so results depend on people's willingness to change. The effect may be small or short-lived, and the study is already complete, so findings are pending.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Alcohol Drinking injury

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ALCOHOL DRINKING WOUNDS AND INJURIES

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of California, Davis, Medical Center

Sacramento, California, 95817, United States

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