CompletedPhase 3

Motivational Interviewing for Alcohol-Positive Teens in the Emergency Room

United States125 participantsStarted 2003-01-01

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to determine whether motivational interviewing is effective in reducing alcohol consumption and alcohol problems among young adults who present to an Emergency Room.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 24 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion criteria

✓. Admitted to ER
✓. Between 18-24 years old
✓. Had a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) greater than .01% according to a biochemical test OR self-reported drinking alcohol in the 6 hours prior to the event that caused their hospital visit OR scored 8 or higher on the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT)

Exclusion criteria

✕. Not English-speaking
✕. Had a self-inflicted injury
✕. In police custody
✕. Did not pass a mental status exam

What they're measuring

Alcohol Consumption

Timeframe: 6, 9, and 12 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT00246428

SponsorBrown University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2008-01-31

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