NCT04164940 Patient Trajectories for Older Adults Admitted to Hospital for Alcohol-related Problems
| NCT ID | NCT04164940 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Helse Stavanger HF |
| Condition | Alcohol Consumption |
| Study Type | OBSERVATIONAL |
| Enrollment | 500 participants |
| Start Date | 2019-10-23 |
| Primary Completion | 2023-12 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
This is an observational study. You will not receive an experimental treatment; researchers will collect data based on your existing condition or standard treatment.
This trial targets 500 participants in total. It began in 2019-10-23 with a primary completion date of 2023-12.
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Brief Summary
Alcohol is contributing to many health problems and disorders, as well as accidents and social problems. Alcohol consumption has been on the rise the past 25 years, especially in Norway. The highest increase is found in older adults, in line with the development in most other countries in the western world. Older adults have a higher risk for alcohol related health problems, due to age related physiological changes, medical conditions and medications. Still, alcohol use is seldom addressed for older people. This means that older people rarely receive help to change alcohol habits. Norwegian health authorities have issued mandates ordering the regional health trusts to implement strategies in somatic hospital wards, mental health services and drug treatment services to identify and treat alcohol and drug problems affecting the patients' health. In this observational study we will explore patient trajectories three years prior to and three years after an admittance to hospital where risky or harmful alcohol consumption is identified and brief interventions are delivered. Hospitals that have implemented such strategies are invited to the study. Patient trajectories are studied in national health registries. This will provide important knowledge on what characterizes the patients identified, and what happens after they have received a brief intervention related to a hospital admittance.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age 21 or older, no previous alcohol use disorder or substance use disorder, admitted to hospital which has implemented screening and brief alcohol intervention strategies, written consent to participate Exclusion Criteria: * specialized treatment for alcohol use disorder og drug use disorder during the three years prior to recruitment
Contact & Investigator
Torgeir G Lid, MD PhD
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Helse Stavanger HF
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT04164940 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 21 Years or older, studying Alcohol Consumption. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT04164940 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT04164940 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at torgeir.gilje.lid@sus.no for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT04164940 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Stavanger, Norway.
Who is sponsoring the NCT04164940 clinical trial?
NCT04164940 is sponsored by Helse Stavanger HF. The principal investigator is Torgeir G Lid, MD PhD at Helse Stavanger HF. The trial plans to enroll 500 participants.