Investigating ways to reduce alcohol-related harms in low-income settings in Tanzania.
PRACT: A Pragmatic Randomized Adaptive Clinical Trial to Investigate Controlling Alcohol related harms in a Low-Income Setting; Emergency Department Brief Interventions in Tanzania
This study is looking to help people in Tanzania who come to the emergency room with injuries related to alcohol use by providing them with friendly support and guidance to cut down on drinking, making it easier for them to stay healthy.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Duke University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Durham, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10768580 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on addressing the rising issue of alcohol use in low-income countries, particularly in Tanzania, where alcohol is easily accessible and often leads to health emergencies. The project aims to implement a Brief Intervention, adapted to the local context and language, to help patients who present with alcohol-related injuries in the Emergency Department. By utilizing innovative adaptive clinical trial methods, the research seeks to identify the most effective components of this intervention and integrate it into clinical care. Patients will receive support through motivational interviewing techniques to reduce their alcohol consumption and related harms.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals presenting to the Emergency Department in Tanzania with injuries related to excessive alcohol use.
Not a fit: Patients who do not consume alcohol or do not seek care for alcohol-related issues may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce alcohol-related injuries and improve health outcomes for patients in low-income settings.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that brief interventions can effectively reduce alcohol consumption and related harms, indicating a promising approach for this study.
Where this research is happening
Durham, United States
- Duke University — Durham, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Staton, Catherine Ann — Duke University
- Study coordinator: Staton, Catherine Ann
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.