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Identification and Treatment of Alcohol Problems in Primary Care

Denmark19 participantsStarted 2023-01-01

Plain-language summary

The Identification and Treatment of Alcohol Problems in Primary Care (iTAPP) Study is a pragmatic cluster randomized controlled intervention trial evaluating the effectiveness of the 15-Method as an identification and treatment tool for alcohol-related problems in Danish general practice. The 15-Method combines evidence-based approaches from specialized addiction treatment with screening and readily available treatment options in general practice to help identify and treat alcohol problems in a primary care setting. The method has shown promising results as a treatment tool in Sweden. A feasibility study of the 15-Method in Denmark suggested that the method can be implemented in Danish general practice. The trial is led by the Unit for Clinical Alcohol Research at The University of Southern Denmark in collaboration with The Research Unit of General Practice Odense at The University of Southern Denmark.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years or older * Affiliated with the participating general practices Exclusion Criteria: \- None

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Proportion of patients exceeding the Danish national low-risk alcohol consumption limits

Timeframe: Four times during trial: Baseline (spring 2023), summer 2023, winter 2023/spring 2024, follow-up (summer 2024).

Number of heavy drinking days per week in patients

Timeframe: Four times during trial: Baseline (spring 2023), summer 2023, winter 2023/spring 2024, follow-up (summer 2024).

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05916027

SponsorUniversity of Southern Denmark

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-08-31

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Plain-language summary

What they're measuring

Proportion of patients exceeding the Danish national low-risk alcohol consumption limits

Timeframe: Four times during trial: Baseline (spring 2023), summer 2023, winter 2023/spring 2024, follow-up (summer 2024).

Number of heavy drinking days per week in patients

Timeframe: Four times during trial: Baseline (spring 2023), summer 2023, winter 2023/spring 2024, follow-up (summer 2024).