Community-led adaptation of SBIRT for alcohol in AI/AN tribal primary care
Official title: Community–Led Adaptation and Implementation of SBIRT for Alcohol in Tribal Primary Care
Funded at University of Michigan at Ann Arbor · NIH-11439986 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A community-driven effort will adapt and implement a brief alcohol intervention program (SBIRT) in tribal primary care to reduce unhealthy drinking among AI/AN adults.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Michigan at Ann Arbor NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2026 |
| Project end | August 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $117,000 |
| NIH project number | 1R34AA033516-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11439986 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults 21 years and older who receive care in participating AI/AN tribal primary care settings.
✕Less likely to help
Patients in settings not participating in the tribal primary care network or not experiencing unhealthy alcohol use may not benefit.
What this research studies
This project partners with AI/AN communities to tailor SBIRT for local cultural context and integrate it into tribal health services. It uses a community-led approach to develop culturally relevant screening and referral processes, then tests their use in tribal primary care settings in Michigan. The goal is to identify unhealthy alcohol use early and connect people to appropriate support, with a focus on real-world implementation and patient experience.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, AI/AN patients may receive earlier support for unhealthy alcohol use and better access to treatment through tribal health services.
How similar studies have gone: Prior studies show SBIRT can help reduce risky drinking, but this project emphasizes culturally adapted implementation in AI/AN tribal clinics, which is comparatively novel.
Where this research is happening
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University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Perumalswami, Ponni — University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
- Study coordinator: Perumalswami, Ponni
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.