Can a 10-minute chat in a family planning clinic curb risky drinking and drug use?
NCT ID NCT05910580
First seen Jun 19, 2026 · Last updated Jun 19, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a short counseling session, called SBIRT, can help people reduce risky alcohol and drug use while visiting a sexual and reproductive health clinic. About 400 adults who screen positive for risky substance use will either get SBIRT or usual care. Researchers will track changes in drinking, drug use, sexual risk, and mental health over three months.
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Locations
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Central Massachusetts Health Center
RECRUITINGWorcester, Massachusetts, 01609, United States
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Greater Boston Health Center
RECRUITINGBoston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States
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Metro West Health Center
RECRUITINGMarlborough, Massachusetts, 01752, United States
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Western Massachusetts Health Center
RECRUITINGSpringfield, Massachusetts, 01107, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) - a behavioral counseling approach
What this could lead to
If effective, this could provide a practical way to help people reduce risky substance use during their reproductive years, improving both their health and pregnancy outcomes.
What could go wrong
This is a relatively small trial testing a behavioral intervention, so results may not apply broadly. The effect may be modest, and participants may not follow through on referrals.
Conditions
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