Alcohol drinking
Conditions
Interventions
This is a randomized, controlled, open-label, parallel-group, multicenter clinical trial. A total of 242 older adults aged 60 years or older who present risky alcohol consumption, as defined by the AU
2) identification
3) information
4) reflection
5) norm-setting
6) goal-setting
and 7) skill-building. This intervention will be delivered in a single individual session by Community Health Agents (CHAs), who will be previously trained through a standardized theoretical and pract
however, outcome assessors will remain blinded to group allocation.
Sponsors
Universidade Federal de São Paulo
Universidade Federal de São Paulo
Eligibility
Age
60 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Above 60 years; both genders; registered at Primary Care Units of São José dos Campos city; consumption of 7 drinks or more per week
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Participants that received treatment for problems related to drug use, except tobacco use, in the last 90 days; severe mental and physical illness that may impair data collection regarding alcohol consumption; patients that need emergency medical treatment or hospitalization; patients who are unable to communicate clearly and/or who are intoxicated at the time of screening
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Evaluate the alcohol consumption by the AUDIT-C (Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test - Consumption) identifying at-risk drinkers (AUDIT-C score = 4). | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Evaluate the alcohol consumption in a typical week in the last 30 days (in units per week).;Evaluate cognitive performance by 10-CS (Ten-Word List for Cognitive Screening).;Evaluate physical activity through questions on frequency and quantity.;Evaluate the quality of life by CASP-16 (Control, Autonomy, Self-realisation and Pleasure);Evaluate depression by PHQ-9 (Patient Health Questionnaire-9);Evaluate the problems related alcohol consumption by the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT).;Evaluate the service use by service use questionnaire. | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Public ContactTassiane ;Cleusa Santos de Paula;Ferri
Universidade Federal de São Paulo;Universidade Federal de São Paulo
Outcome results
None listed