A pilot study of an outpatient clinic to reduce hospital readmission rates in alcohol-dependent patients

An outpatient clinic to reduce hospital readmission rates in alcohol-dependent patients: a randomised controlled pilot trial

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN81371128

Enrollment

200

Registered

2010-08-19

Start date

2010-07-28

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2017-07-03

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Conditions

Alcohol dependence Mental and Behavioural Disorders Mental and behavioural disorders due to use of alcohol

Interventions

1. Intervention group: extended brief intervention including follow-up in the alcohol clinic, up to four sessions 2. Control group: provision of pamphlet outlining safe levels of alcohol consumption,

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Alcohol-dependent hospital patients 2. Aged 18 - 70 years, either sex 3. Living within the local area

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Unable to attend outpatient appointments

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Time to readmission, assessed by survival analysis up to 12 months after initial discharge	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Participation in follow-up, monitored continuously	—

Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026