New spanish screening tool could help catch substance abuse early

NCT ID NCT05476588

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Baylor Research Institute Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested a Spanish-language electronic screening tool called TAPS-ESP to identify tobacco, alcohol, prescription drug, and illicit substance use in primary care. About 1,000 Spanish-speaking adults from a clinic participated. The goal was to see if the tool accurately detects substance use problems compared to a standard diagnostic interview.

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to: If successful, this could provide a validated Spanish-language screening tool to help doctors identify substance use problems earlier in primary care.
What could go wrong: This is a validation study, not a treatment trial. The tool may not work as well in all clinics or populations, and it does not directly improve health outcomes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

alcohol abuse nicotine dependence substance abuse substance-related disorder Tobacco Use

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ALCOHOL ABUSE PRESCRIPTION DRUG ABUSE SUBSTANCE USE TOBACCO USE

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Locations

Baylor Scott and White Community Care

Dallas, Texas, 75246, United States

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