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10-Minute chat after trauma may curb dangerous drinking

NCT ID NCT00278785

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

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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

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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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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

830 people

The number who actually took part.

Start date

Mar 2006

Expected to finish

Jan 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * \>=18 yrs old * English or Spanish Speaking * Mentally and physically able to provide consent and participate in the intervention * Admission to the trauma ward or ICU Exclusion Criteria: * \<18 yrs old * Non-English or Non-Spanish Speaking * Severe Psychiatric illness * incarcerated

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Alcohol Drinking injury

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Alcohol drinking Wounds and injuries

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of California, Davis, Medical Center

    Sacramento, California, 95817, United States

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