Substance Use Screening to Encourage Behavior Change Among Young People in Primary Care

Launched by PROF. DAGMAR M. HALLER · Oct 30, 2019

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying whether filling out a short questionnaire about substance use while waiting to see a doctor can help reduce excessive drinking and drug use among young people aged 14 to 24. When young patients come to a primary care clinic, they will randomly get either a questionnaire about their substance use or one about physical activity. Later, the researchers will check back with them at 3, 6, and 12 months to see if their substance use has changed. The goal is to find out if those who completed the substance use questionnaire are less likely to engage in excessive substance use compared to those who filled out the physical activity questionnaire.

To participate in this study, young people must be between 14 and 24 years old and visiting the primary care clinic for any reason. However, those with immediate health issues, serious mental health conditions, or who are not patients at the clinic cannot take part. Participants can expect to fill out a questionnaire during their visit and receive follow-up surveys later. This trial aims to improve health behaviors among young people, and it is an exciting opportunity to contribute to important research in a supportive environment.

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • - Patients aged 14 to 24 years consulting at the participating primary care practice for any motive.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Acute illness requiring immediate attention of the physician
• • Severe mental health conditions requiring treatment in a specialized setting
• • Young person not consulting as a patient at the practice (e.g. accompanying friend or partner)
• • Inability to read the trial information in French or to provide independent consent.