Health network: alcohol in adolescence

Brief motivational intervention in adolescents treated in emergency departments for acute alcohol intoxication: a randomized controlled trial

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN31234060

Enrollment

153

Registered

2012-04-30

Start date

2011-07-16

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2021-03-08

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Conditions

At-risk alcohol use in adolescents Mental and Behavioural Disorders Problems related to lifestyle: alcohol use

Interventions

The study design is a two-group controlled-randomised, longitudinal and cross-sectional trial with post intervention measures and follow-ups at 3 and 6 months. Intervention group (BMI

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Age range up to 17.9 years 2. Treatment in a pediatric emergency department due to acute alcohol intoxication 3. Informed consent given by participant and parent(s)/caregivers 4. Sufficient mental-cognitive receptiveness

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Severe injuries as a result of the intoxication 2. Cognitive difficulties or language barriers

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
1. Binge-drinking frequency past 3 and 6 months 2. Asking for the help in the care system (follow-up treatment/counselling)	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
1. Negative consequences of alcohol use [Rutgers Alcohol Problem Index (RAPI)] 2. Drug-related risk-behaviour (RAFFT) 3. Alcohol-related risk-behaviour (CRAFFT) 4. Motivation to change 5. Exploratory analysis regarding: 5.1. Characteristics of adolescents and parents who contact the counselling agencies for help on alcohol problems 5.2. Characteristics of adolescents who reduce or stop their at-risk alcohol consumption patterns with or without the BMI or counselling agencies 6. Measures: 6.1. Vulnerability / protectivity: 6.1.1. SCL-K-9 (short version) 6.1.2. SPS-J 6.1.3. RS-13 (short version) 6.2. Perceived facilitator?s characteristics 6.2.1. Basic therapeutic skills (short version) 6.2.2. Critical life events 6.2.3. SLE 6.3. Patient?s treatment satisfaction 6.3.1. ZUF-8 6.4. Social support 6.4.1. FsozU-K14 (short version) 6.5. Parenting style 6.5.1. Alabama Parenting Questionnaire 6.6. Familiy functioning 6.6.1. Familienbögen (FB-S)	—

Measure

Time frame

1. Negative consequences of alcohol use [Rutgers Alcohol Problem Index (RAPI)] 2. Drug-related risk-behaviour (RAFFT) 3. Alcohol-related risk-behaviour (CRAFFT) 4. Motivation to change 5. Exploratory analysis regarding: 5.1. Characteristics of adolescents and parents who contact the counselling agencies for help on alcohol problems 5.2. Characteristics of adolescents who reduce or stop their at-risk alcohol consumption patterns with or without the BMI or counselling agencies 6. Measures: 6.1. Vulnerability / protectivity: 6.1.1. SCL-K-9 (short version) 6.1.2. SPS-J 6.1.3. RS-13 (short version) 6.2. Perceived facilitator?s characteristics 6.2.1. Basic therapeutic skills (short version) 6.2.2. Critical life events 6.2.3. SLE 6.3. Patient?s treatment satisfaction 6.3.1. ZUF-8 6.4. Social support 6.4.1. FsozU-K14 (short version) 6.5. Parenting style 6.5.1. Alabama Parenting Questionnaire 6.6. Familiy functioning 6.6.1. Familienbögen (FB-S)

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Countries

Germany

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Mar 7, 2026