NCT01435668

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of a Brief Motivational Intervention (BMI), in reducing alcohol consumption among patients with hazardous or harmful drinking admitted in emergency department (ED). Patients aged 16 to 24 and who tested positive for blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.5g/l. or above are enrolled. Patients receive either an information leaflet or an information leaflet plus a referral to a psychologist. BMI is provided by the psychologist. BMI consists in a first face-to-face interview (35-45 minutes) plus a telephone interview, at 1 and 2 months. Minors' parents are also invited to attend the BMI session. If necessary, patients can be referred to relevant care and treatment services for alcohol misuse. In a simple blind, randomised controlled clinical trial of 280 patients, 140 patients are allocated to the treatment group and 140 to the control group. Randomisation is stratified according to patient's age (16-17 or 18-24). Opaque and sealed randomized envelops are used for randomisation. Alcohol consumption is measured by self-report at 3 months. The principal criteria used to assess the reduction of alcohol use at 3 months follow-up is the number of alcoholic drinks in the last week. Other events such as ED readmission, quarrels related to alcohol, drinking and driving, sexual intercourse without protection will also be assessed. It is the first clinical trial in France comparing these two interventions among young patients in ED with this design.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
258

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Sep 2011

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

September 1, 2011

Completed
11 days until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

September 12, 2011

Completed
4 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

September 16, 2011

Completed
1.1 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

November 1, 2012

Completed
1 month until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

December 1, 2012

Completed
Last Updated

March 30, 2023

Status Verified

January 1, 2014

Enrollment Period

1.2 years

First QC Date

September 12, 2011

Last Update Submit

March 27, 2023

Conditions

Keywords

alcoholhazardous or harmful drinkingemergency department (ED)

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • alcohol use

    The principal criteria used to assess the reduction of alcohol use at 3 months follow-up is the number of alcoholic drinks in the last week. Others indicators such as binge drinking episodes and number of days drinking per week will also be assessed.

    3 months

Secondary Outcomes (4)

  • ED readmission

    3 months

  • quarrels related to alcohol

    3 months

  • drinking and driving

    3 months

  • sexual intercourse without protection

    3 months

Study Arms (2)

Control

OTHER

A simple written advice.

Behavioral: Simple written advice

Brief Motivational Intervention (BMI)

EXPERIMENTAL

Brief Motivational Intervention (BMI)

Behavioral: Brief Motivational Intervention (BMI)

Interventions

Patients receive an information leaflet plus a referral to a psychologiste. BMI is provided by the psychologist. BMI consists in a first face-to-face interview (35-45 minutes) plus a telephone interview, at 1 and 2 months. Minors' parents are also invited to attend the BMI session.

Brief Motivational Intervention (BMI)

Patients receive an information leaflet.

Control

Eligibility Criteria

Age16 Years - 24 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsChild (0-17), Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

  • Men or women aged 16-24 attending ED services between Thursday 10 pm and Sunday 8 am
  • Breathalyzer test with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.5g/l or above
  • Ability to give consent
  • Parental or legal tutor's consent is requested for patients under 18

You may not qualify if:

  • Already enrolled in the study
  • Current ED visit for attempted suicide patients
  • Current ED visit for injured trauma patients
  • Alcohol dependence requiring hospitalisation or referral to local treatment
  • Current enrolment or request to enrol in substance abuse treatment program

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Rennes University Hospital

Rennes, Brittany Region, 35033, France

Location

Related Publications (1)

  • Diaz Gomez C, Ngantcha M, Le Garjean N, Brouard N, Lasbleiz M, Perennes M, Kerdiles FJ, Le Lan C, Moirand R, Bellou A. Effect of a brief motivational intervention in reducing alcohol consumption in the emergency department: a randomized controlled trial. Eur J Emerg Med. 2019 Feb;26(1):59-64. doi: 10.1097/MEJ.0000000000000488.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

AlcoholismEmergencies

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Alcohol-Related DisordersSubstance-Related DisordersChemically-Induced DisordersMental DisordersDisease AttributesPathologic ProcessesPathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Officials

  • Abdelhouahab BELLOU, MD

    Rennes University Hospital

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
SINGLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT
Purpose
PREVENTION
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

September 12, 2011

First Posted

September 16, 2011

Study Start

September 1, 2011

Primary Completion

November 1, 2012

Study Completion

December 1, 2012

Last Updated

March 30, 2023

Record last verified: 2014-01

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