Screening for alcohol use in hospitalized adolescents with chronic medical conditions
Official title: Adaptation and Implementation of SBIRT for Adolescents with Chronic Medical Conditions Hospitalized in Pediatric Inpatient Units
Funded at Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago · NIH-11033547 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking to help teenagers with long-term health issues who are in the hospital and might be at risk for using alcohol or drugs, by creating a friendly program to check in on their substance use and offer support during their stay.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, United States) |
| Project start | September 20, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $150,497 |
| NIH project number | 1K23AA032056-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11033547 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents with chronic medical conditions who are hospitalized in pediatric inpatient units.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have chronic medical conditions or are not hospitalized in pediatric units may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on adolescents with chronic medical conditions who are hospitalized and at risk for alcohol and drug misuse. It aims to adapt and implement a screening and intervention program called SBIRT (Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment) specifically for this population. By observing hospital workflows and collaborating with healthcare staff and families, the study seeks to identify effective strategies for integrating alcohol use screening into routine care during hospital stays. This approach aims to address a critical gap in care for these vulnerable patients.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to earlier identification and intervention for alcohol misuse among adolescents with chronic medical conditions, improving their overall health outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in implementing SBIRT in various healthcare settings, suggesting that this approach could be effective in pediatric inpatient units as well.
Where this research is happening
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Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
Chicago, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Summersett Williams, Faith — Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
- Study coordinator: Summersett Williams, Faith
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.