Systematic, patient-centered care for alcohol use in primary care
Official title: Systematic Implementation of Patient-centered Care for Alcohol Use Trial: Beyond Referral to Treatment
Funded at Kaiser Foundation Research Institute · NIH-11400466 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A real-world study in primary care will test two ways to help adults with alcohol use disorders make better, more personal treatment choices.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Kaiser Foundation Research Institute NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Oakland, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | September 20, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $683,825 |
| NIH project number | 5R01AA031231-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-11400466 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults 21 and older with alcohol use disorder who are patients in participating primary care clinics.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals without AUD or those not engaged with primary care may not experience direct benefits.
What this research studies
This project tests two approaches in clinics to help adults with alcohol use disorder work with their doctors to choose treatments that fit their preferences. It uses a pragmatic, cluster-randomized design to see if a primary-care-based shared decision-making approach or a centralized outreach method can help patients engage in treatment. The study emphasizes practical implementation in everyday practice and aims to reduce barriers like time pressures while expanding reach. If effective, this work could make it easier for people with AUD to start and stay in care within their usual healthcare settings.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients may experience more guided, personalized treatment options and higher engagement in AUD care within primary care.
How similar studies have gone: Previous SBIRT efforts alone have limited impact; this study explores shared decision-making and centralized outreach to improve outcomes in real-world settings.
Where this research is happening
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Kaiser Foundation Research Institute
Oakland, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Bradley, Katharine Anthony — Kaiser Foundation Research Institute
- Study coordinator: Bradley, Katharine Anthony
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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.