Using Brief Motivational Interviewing in Community Health Centers
Official title: The Use of Brief Motivational Interviewing in Community Health Centers. Controlled Trial on Quality of Life and Perceived Health Status
Run by Azienda Usl di Bologna · NCT06742645 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing if a short counseling method can help people at community health centers make healthier choices and change risky behaviors.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 304 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Azienda Usl di Bologna Government |
| Locations | 1 site (Bologna, IT) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | December 9, 2024 |
| Main results expected | September 30, 2025 |
| Study ends | February 28, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | December 19, 2024 |
| Trial ID | NCT06742645 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older who are visiting specific medical services for the first time at the participating Community Health Centers.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are not first-time visitors to the specified medical services or are under 18 years old may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This project aims to evaluate the effectiveness of Brief Motivational Interviewing (BMI) on encouraging individuals to change risky behaviors and adopt healthier lifestyles. The study will enroll 304 participants from two Community Health Centers in Bologna, with half receiving the BMI intervention and the other half receiving standard care. Participants will be identified by healthcare staff and will undergo assessments including informed consent and a health questionnaire. The study will involve trained students from relevant degree programs to assist in the process.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly enhance motivation for lifestyle changes among patients, leading to improved health outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown that motivational interviewing can effectively promote behavior change, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * first visit to the Cardiology or Endocrinology/Diabetology or Rheumatology or Basic Dietetics services or other medical specialties of the Borgo-Reno or Navile Community Home or referred to them. * resident in the AUSL of Bologna * age ≥18 years Exclusion Criteria: * second or more visits to the Cardiology or Endocrinology/Diabetology or Rheumatology or Basic Dietetics services, or other medical specialties of the Borgo-Reno or Navile Community House or referred to them. * first visit to a service not indicated in the inclusion criteria * not resident in the territory of the AUSL of Bologna * age \<18 years
Where it's running
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Dipartimento Sanità Pubblica
Bologna, It, Italy Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Paolo Pandolfi, Doctor
- Email: paolo.pandolfi@ausl.bologna.it
- Phone: 0039516224423
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.