Helping surgical patients reduce alcohol use before and after surgery
Reducing Alcohol use among Elective Surgical Patients using Adaptive Interventions
This study is looking for patients who drink a lot of alcohol and are planning to have surgery, to see if a special coaching program can help them cut back on drinking before and after their surgery, making their recovery better and safer.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Michigan at Ann Arbor NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11044085 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on elective surgical patients who consume alcohol at high-risk levels. It aims to implement adaptive interventions, such as preoperative 'Virtual Coaching', to encourage patients to reduce their alcohol intake before surgery and maintain lower levels afterward. By using a randomized trial approach, the study will assess the effectiveness of these interventions in decreasing alcohol use and improving surgical outcomes. Patients will be monitored and supported throughout their surgical journey to ensure they receive the most effective care tailored to their needs.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are elective surgical patients over the age of 21 who report high-risk alcohol consumption.
Not a fit: Patients who do not consume alcohol or those who are not undergoing elective surgery may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to significant reductions in alcohol use among surgical patients, resulting in fewer complications and better recovery outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using adaptive interventions for behavior change, suggesting potential success for this approach in reducing alcohol use among surgical patients.
Where this research is happening
Ann Arbor, United States
- University of Michigan at Ann Arbor — Ann Arbor, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Fernandez, Anne Christie — University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
- Study coordinator: Fernandez, Anne Christie
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.