Exploring the health journeys of older adults with alcohol-related issues

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study investigates the health trajectories of older adults aged 60 and above who are admitted to hospitals for alcohol-related problems in Norway. It focuses on patients who have not previously received specialized treatment for alcohol or drug issues. By analyzing registry data from three years before and after hospital admission, the study aims to assess the impact of brief alcohol interventions on patient outcomes. The study will also compare these patients to younger control groups to better understand the effects of age on alcohol-related health interventions.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Age 21 or older, no previous alcohol use disorder or substance use disorder, admitted to hospital which has implemented screening and brief alcohol intervention strategies, written consent to participate

Exclusion Criteria:

* specialized treatment for alcohol use disorder og drug use disorder during the three years prior to recruitment

Where it's running

• StavangerUH
  Stavanger, Norway Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Torgeir G Lid, MD PhD — Helse Stavanger HF
• Study coordinator: Torgeir G Lid, MD PhD
• Email: torgeir.gilje.lid@sus.no
• Phone: +47 48187477

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.