Clinical Trial: Evaluating a Brief Negotiational Intervention for Alcohol Use Among Injury Patients in Tanzania

Study Status: Not yet recruiting
Recruit Status: Not yet recruiting
Study Type: Interventional




Official Title: Developing a Brief Negotiational Intervention for Alcohol Use Among Injury Patients in Tanzania

Brief Summary: A brief negotiational interview (BNI), administered in an Emergency Department setting for both hazardous and harmful drinkers has been shown to cost-effectively reduce a patient's alcohol intake and re-injury rate up to 3 years post intervention. A BNI is a short (5-60 minute) counseling session administered by non-addiction specialists based on the concepts of the FRAMES model of motivational interviewing. The investigators will conduct a pilot study to test the feasibility of the study protocols, acceptance of the intervention, and patient enrollment and retention rates, as we prepare for a fully powered randomized controlled trial of the intervention for patients seen at the Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Center (KCMC) Emergency Department.(ED)