Tanzania study tests quick chat to cut drinking after injury
NCT ID NCT04535011
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a short, motivational counseling session for injured patients who drink alcohol, delivered in the emergency department in Tanzania. Over 600 adults took part, and the goal was to see if the intervention could reduce binge drinking and related harms. The approach was adapted to the local language and culture, aiming to find a practical way to help people drink less.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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674 people
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- Started
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Oct 2020
- Finished
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May 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * ≥18 years of age) * present seeking initial care at the KCMC ED for an acute (\<24 hours) injury * not clinically intoxicated (i.e., have capacity to consent). * one or more of the following: 1) disclosed alcohol use prior to injury, 2) scored ≥8 on the AUDIT, 3) test positive (\>0.0 g/dL) by alcohol breathalyzer. Exclusion Criteria: * do not speak the native Swahili language * too ill or unable to communicate * prior enrollment in this study * decline informed consent.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre
Moshi, Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
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