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Screening and Management of Unhealthy Alcohol Use in Primary Care
NCT04248023 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
Unhealthy alcohol use is the third leading preventable cause of death in the United States. Yet, primary care physicians do not, on average, screen for and address unhealthy alcohol use in their patient populations. By implementing practice changes to promote screening and treatment, patients stand to reduce unhealthy alcohol use and benefit from improved health outcomes. This project will provide a sample of Virginia primary care practices with a practice facilitator, practice specific resources, education on screening and counseling, and education on medication assisted therapy. The project will measure whether this change will improve screening rates and promote reduction of unhealthy alcohol use.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Practice Facilitation
Study Locations (2)
Virginia
- Virginia Ambulatory Care Outcomes Research Network — Richmond
- Virginia Commonwealth University — Richmond
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 13,680 participants |
| Start Date | 2020-07-15 |
| Est. Completion | 2023-05-31 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT04248023
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT04248023 describes a study currently listed as completed. It is categorized as NA, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 13,680 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Virginia Commonwealth University, which has 513 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 3 conditions, with Alcohol Use Disorder appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention — of which Practice Facilitation is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT04248023 reports 2 study locations spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include Virginia. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT04248023 about?
NCT04248023 is a clinical study titled "Screening and Management of Unhealthy Alcohol Use in Primary Care". Unhealthy alcohol use is the third leading preventable cause of death in the United States. Yet, primary care physicians do not, on average, screen for and address unhealthy alcohol use in their patient populations. By implementing practice changes to promote screening and treatment, patients stand ...
What is the current status of trial NCT04248023?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 13,680 participants. The study started on 2020-07-15. Estimated completion is 2023-05-31.
What conditions does trial NCT04248023 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Alcohol Use Disorder, Alcohol Drinking, Alcohol Abuse. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04248023?
The interventions under investigation include: Practice Facilitation (BEHAVIORAL). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04248023?
This trial is sponsored by Virginia Commonwealth University, which has 513 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT04248023 being conducted?
This trial has 2 study locations across Virginia. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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