Stage II trial of a culturally tailored brief intervention to improve health for Hispanics
Official title: Stage II Efficacy Trial of an Adapted Brief Intervention to enhance healthcare and health outcomes among Hispanics
Funded at University of Texas El Paso · NIH-11402230 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A study testing a culturally adapted, harm-reduction brief intervention to help Hispanic adults reduce alcohol problems and improve health outcomes.
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 start | August 10, 2022 |
| Project end | June 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $591,566 |
| NIH project number | 5R01AA030156-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-11402230 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults who identify as Hispanic and drink alcohol within communities served by UT El Paso.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals who do not drink or do not have alcohol-related problems may receive no direct benefit.
What this research studies
This project builds on previous trials showing that Hispanics may respond better to a brief intervention that's tailored to their culture and needs. It uses a contextualized brief motivational intervention (C-BMI) grounded in self-determination theory to support autonomy, relatedness, and competence in reducing drinking and increasing treatment use. The study will assess whether C-BMI increases protective drinking behaviors, lowers alcohol-related problems, and reduces barriers to care among participants in a real-world setting. Participants are adults in the target community who drink alcohol and may benefit from a culturally responsive approach. The research will be conducted at the University of Texas El Paso with community involvement to ensure relevance and feasibility.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to fewer alcohol problems and better health outcomes for Hispanic individuals who struggle with drinking.
How similar studies have gone: Previous trials suggest culturally tailored brief interventions can improve engagement and outcomes in this population.
Where this research is happening
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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.