Tailored interventions for harmful alcohol and drug use in hospital patients

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 implementation and real-world effects of tailored interventions for harmful alcohol consumption and psychoactive drug use among hospital inpatients. It involves screening patients for alcohol use and providing evidence-based interventions based on their consumption levels. The study will compare outcomes between a control group of 2500 patients receiving standard care and a case group of 2500 patients receiving the new intervention protocols. The aim is to improve health outcomes by addressing harmful substance use in acute medical settings.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients admitted to Medical wards

Exclusion Criteria:

* Inability to understand written and verbal Norwegian
* Cognitive or mental inability to consent to participation
* Injury or planned surgery as primary reason for admission

Where it's running

• Oslo University Hospital
  Oslo, Norway Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Anners Lerdal, PhD
• Email: anners.lerdal@medisin.uio.no
• Phone: 23 22 50 00

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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.