Culturally adapted brief counseling to reduce risky drinking and improve health for Hispanic adults
Stage II Efficacy Trial of an Adapted Brief Intervention to enhance healthcare and health outcomes among Hispanics
A short, culturally adapted counseling program to help Hispanic adults reduce risky drinking and improve overall health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Texas El Paso NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (El Paso, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11403588 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
If you take part, you'll receive a short counseling session adapted for Hispanic communities that focuses on harm reduction and connects drinking choices to your values, relationships, and sense of control. The counseling approach (C-BMI) was developed with community partners and is grounded in self-determination theory to boost motivation and link people to services. Participants are typically randomly assigned to the adapted counseling or a standard brief intervention, and researchers will follow up to track drinking patterns, alcohol-related problems, and health care use. The aim is to see whether this tailored approach leads to safer drinking, fewer alcohol problems, and better engagement with health care.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Hispanic adults who drink at risky levels or have alcohol-related problems, particularly those in the El Paso area or served by participating community clinics, are the ideal candidates.
Not a fit: People with severe alcohol dependence requiring inpatient detoxification or individuals who are not Hispanic may not benefit from this brief, community-focused counseling approach.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could help Hispanic adults lower risky drinking, reduce alcohol-related harms, and increase connection to health services.
How similar studies have performed: Previous large trials of brief alcohol interventions and a small pilot of the adapted C-BMI showed promise and feasibility among Hispanic participants.
Where this research is happening
El Paso, United States
- University of Texas El Paso — El Paso, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Field, Craig a — University of Texas El Paso
- Study coordinator: Field, Craig a
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 below.