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Behavior and Driving Safety Study

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Alcoholic Intoxication
Interventions
Behavioral: Brief motivational interview
Registration Number
NCT00575679
Lead Sponsor
University of California, Davis
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine whether brief motivational interviews reduce the likelihood of driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI).

Detailed Description

Despite extensive legislative, law enforcement, and public awareness efforts, driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI) remains a major cause of mortality and loss of years of productive life. A brief motivational interview (BI) is a non-confrontational, patient-centered discussion during which the individual's motivation and confidence to change health-related behaviors are explored. Previous studies of BIs in health care settings suggest that BIs administered after hospitalization for alcohol-related injury reduce the likelihood of repeat injury hospitalization and arrest for DUI.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
864
Inclusion Criteria
  • Second or greater arrest for driving under the influence of alcohol
  • Arrest involved operation of a motor vehicle
  • At least 18 years of age
  • English-speaking
Exclusion Criteria
  • Arrest involved injury to another person
  • Previous participation in this study

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
1Brief motivational interviewBrief motivational interview
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Time to repeat arrest for driving under the influence of alcoholUp until one year after the conclusion of enrollment
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test score6 and 12 months
Time to alcohol-related injury hospitalizationUp until one year after the conclusion of enrollment

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Sacramento County Main Jail

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Sacramento, California, United States

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