Reducing excessive alcohol consumption among Black men in barbershops
Barbershop Talk: Reducing Excessive Alcohol Consumption Among Black Men
NA · University of Arkansas · NCT05609344
This study is testing a program in barbershops to help Black men cut down on unhealthy drinking habits and improve their overall health.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 600 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Male |
| Sponsor | University of Arkansas (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Little Rock, Arkansas) |
| Trial ID | NCT05609344 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This project aims to address unhealthy drinking habits among socially disadvantaged Black men by implementing a Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) intervention in barbershop settings. The study will evaluate the effectiveness of this approach in reducing both the average number of drinking days and the frequency of unhealthy drinking days. By leveraging barbershops as community hubs, the research seeks to extend evidence-based care to populations at high risk for alcohol-related health issues. The findings will contribute to understanding how to better implement care models in non-clinical environments.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are Black men aged 18 or older who are low-income.
Not a fit: Patients who do not identify as Black or who do not meet the low-income criteria may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly reduce alcohol-related health risks among Black men, leading to improved overall health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success with similar community-based interventions targeting alcohol consumption, indicating potential for positive outcomes in this approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * self-identify as Black * aged 18 or older * low income as defined by any indicator (e.g., Medicaid; Earned Income Tax Credit; Children's Health Insurance Plan; subsidized housing; child care subsidies; food stamps; low-income energy assistance; free/reduced lunch program; supplemental nutrition program; Head Start program). Exclusion Criteria: -
Where this trial is running
Little Rock, Arkansas
- UAMS — Little Rock, Arkansas, United States (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Tiffany F Haynes, PhD — University of Arkansas
- Study coordinator: Camille Hart, MPH
- Email: chart@uams.edu
- Phone: 5015266076
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Drinking Behavior, Drinking Excessive, Drinking