Trial Outcomes & Findings for Screening and Brief Advice to Reduce Teen Substance Use (NCT NCT00227877)

NCT ID: NCT00227877

Last Updated: 2019-08-14

Results Overview

Among the 12-18 year old primary care patients who reported past-12-month drug or alcohol use at baseline in New England, USA, this analysis reports the number who subsequently reported past-90-day drug or alcohol use at the 3 months post-baseline assessment.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

NA

Target enrollment

2695 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Past-90-days at 3 months post-baseline

Results posted on

2019-08-14

Participant Flow

Quasi-experimental, asynchronous study design with each site as its own control. From 2005 to 2008, 12- to 18-year-olds arriving for routine care at 9 medical offices in New England (n= 2096, 58% females) and 10 in Prague, Czech Republic (n = 589, 47% females) were recruited. Medically/emotionally stable, able to read, and available for follow-ups.

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Control - New England
Control participants received "care as usual" from their provider
cSBA - New England
Computer screen \& brief physician advice: Participants in the experimental arm completed a computerized CRAFFT screen and received information on the computer regarding the health effects of substance use. Their provider was given the results of their CRAFFT screen and a list of suggested "talking points" which guided a discussion with the patient about drug and alcohol use.
Control - Czech Republic
Control participants received "care as usual" from their provider
cSBA - Czech Republic
Computer screen \& brief physician advice: Participants in the experimental arm completed a computerized CRAFFT screen and received information on the computer regarding the health effects of substance use. Their provider was given the results of their CRAFFT screen and a list of suggested "talking points" to guide a discussion with the patient about drug and alcohol use.
Pre-visit Assessment
STARTED
1075
1031
297
292
Pre-visit Assessment
COMPLETED
1068
1028
297
292
Pre-visit Assessment
NOT COMPLETED
7
3
0
0
Post-visit Checklist
STARTED
1068
1028
297
292
Post-visit Checklist
COMPLETED
1044
1015
296
292
Post-visit Checklist
NOT COMPLETED
24
13
1
0
3-months Follow-up
STARTED
1068
1028
297
292
3-months Follow-up
COMPLETED
755
761
245
271
3-months Follow-up
NOT COMPLETED
313
267
52
21
12-months Follow-up
STARTED
1068
1028
297
292
12-months Follow-up
COMPLETED
758
765
266
266
12-months Follow-up
NOT COMPLETED
310
263
31
26

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Control - New England
Control participants received "care as usual" from their provider
cSBA - New England
Computer screen \& brief physician advice: Participants in the experimental arm completed a computerized CRAFFT screen and received information on the computer regarding the health effects of substance use. Their provider was given the results of their CRAFFT screen and a list of suggested "talking points" which guided a discussion with the patient about drug and alcohol use.
Control - Czech Republic
Control participants received "care as usual" from their provider
cSBA - Czech Republic
Computer screen \& brief physician advice: Participants in the experimental arm completed a computerized CRAFFT screen and received information on the computer regarding the health effects of substance use. Their provider was given the results of their CRAFFT screen and a list of suggested "talking points" to guide a discussion with the patient about drug and alcohol use.
Pre-visit Assessment
Technical difficulties
7
3
0
0
Post-visit Checklist
Lost to Follow-up
24
13
1
0
3-months Follow-up
Completed late
135
128
34
8
3-months Follow-up
Lost to Follow-up
178
139
18
13
12-months Follow-up
Completed late
78
74
1
0
12-months Follow-up
Lost to Follow-up
232
189
30
26

Baseline Characteristics

7 participants removed due to technical difficulties in Control group; 3 participants removed due to technical difficulties in cSBA intervention group

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Control - New England
n=1068 Participants
Control participants will receive "care as usual" from their provider
Computer Screen & Brief Physician Advice - New England
n=1028 Participants
Participants who are in the experimental arm will complete the CRAFFT screen on the computer and receive information on the computer regarding the health effects of substance use. Their provider will be given the results of their CRAFFT screen and a list of suggested "talking points" which they will use to guide a discussion with the patient about drug and alcohol use. Participants and their families will also receive educational brochures about substance use. Computer screen \& brief physician advice: Participants who are in the experimental arm will complete the CRAFFT screen on the computer and receive information on the computer regarding the health effects of substance use. Their provider will be given the results of their CRAFFT screen and a list of suggested "talking point" which they will use to guide a discussion with the patient about drug and alcohol use. Participants and their families will also receive educational brochures about substance use.
Control - Czech Republic
n=297 Participants
Control participants will receive "care as usual" from their provider
Computer Screen & Brief Physician Advice - Czech Republic
n=292 Participants
Participants who are in the experimental arm will complete the CRAFFT screen on the computer and receive information on the computer regarding the health effects of substance use. Their provider will be given the results of their CRAFFT screen and a list of suggested "talking points" which they will use to guide a discussion with the patient about drug and alcohol use. Participants and their families will also receive educational brochures about substance use. Computer screen \& brief physician advice: Participants who are in the experimental arm will complete the CRAFFT screen on the computer and receive information on the computer regarding the health effects of substance use. Their provider will be given the results of their CRAFFT screen and a list of suggested "talking point" which they will use to guide a discussion with the patient about drug and alcohol use. Participants and their families will also receive educational brochures about substance use.
Total
n=2685 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Continuous
Age
15.9 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.0 • n=1068 Participants • 7 participants removed due to technical difficulties in Control group; 3 participants removed due to technical difficulties in cSBA intervention group
15.6 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.0 • n=1028 Participants • 7 participants removed due to technical difficulties in Control group; 3 participants removed due to technical difficulties in cSBA intervention group
15.0 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.6 • n=297 Participants • 7 participants removed due to technical difficulties in Control group; 3 participants removed due to technical difficulties in cSBA intervention group
15.0 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.6 • n=292 Participants • 7 participants removed due to technical difficulties in Control group; 3 participants removed due to technical difficulties in cSBA intervention group
15.8 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.0 • n=2685 Participants • 7 participants removed due to technical difficulties in Control group; 3 participants removed due to technical difficulties in cSBA intervention group
Sex: Female, Male
Female
659 Participants
n=1068 Participants
561 Participants
n=1028 Participants
139 Participants
n=297 Participants
139 Participants
n=292 Participants
1498 Participants
n=2685 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
409 Participants
n=1068 Participants
467 Participants
n=1028 Participants
158 Participants
n=297 Participants
153 Participants
n=292 Participants
1187 Participants
n=2685 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
White non-Hispanic
689 Participants
n=1068 Participants
664 Participants
n=1028 Participants
297 Participants
n=297 Participants
292 Participants
n=292 Participants
1942 Participants
n=2685 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Hispanic
106 Participants
n=1068 Participants
124 Participants
n=1028 Participants
0 Participants
n=297 Participants
0 Participants
n=292 Participants
230 Participants
n=2685 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Asian non-Hispanic
77 Participants
n=1068 Participants
74 Participants
n=1028 Participants
0 Participants
n=297 Participants
0 Participants
n=292 Participants
151 Participants
n=2685 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Black non-Hispanic
100 Participants
n=1068 Participants
117 Participants
n=1028 Participants
0 Participants
n=297 Participants
0 Participants
n=292 Participants
217 Participants
n=2685 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Other non-Hispanic
96 Participants
n=1068 Participants
49 Participants
n=1028 Participants
0 Participants
n=297 Participants
0 Participants
n=292 Participants
145 Participants
n=2685 Participants
Parents at Home
Two parents
703 Participants
n=1044 Participants • Number analyzed in three study arm columns for this measure differs from overall number of baseline participants due to missing data on these characteristics for several participants in these arms.
721 Participants
n=1015 Participants • Number analyzed in three study arm columns for this measure differs from overall number of baseline participants due to missing data on these characteristics for several participants in these arms.
184 Participants
n=291 Participants • Number analyzed in three study arm columns for this measure differs from overall number of baseline participants due to missing data on these characteristics for several participants in these arms.
195 Participants
n=292 Participants • Number analyzed in three study arm columns for this measure differs from overall number of baseline participants due to missing data on these characteristics for several participants in these arms.
1803 Participants
n=2642 Participants • Number analyzed in three study arm columns for this measure differs from overall number of baseline participants due to missing data on these characteristics for several participants in these arms.
Parents at Home
One parent or Other
341 Participants
n=1044 Participants • Number analyzed in three study arm columns for this measure differs from overall number of baseline participants due to missing data on these characteristics for several participants in these arms.
294 Participants
n=1015 Participants • Number analyzed in three study arm columns for this measure differs from overall number of baseline participants due to missing data on these characteristics for several participants in these arms.
107 Participants
n=291 Participants • Number analyzed in three study arm columns for this measure differs from overall number of baseline participants due to missing data on these characteristics for several participants in these arms.
97 Participants
n=292 Participants • Number analyzed in three study arm columns for this measure differs from overall number of baseline participants due to missing data on these characteristics for several participants in these arms.
839 Participants
n=2642 Participants • Number analyzed in three study arm columns for this measure differs from overall number of baseline participants due to missing data on these characteristics for several participants in these arms.
Parents Highest Education Level
College/university degree or higher
451 Participants
n=1023 Participants • Number analyzed in the study arm columns for this measure differs from overall number of baseline participants due to missing data on these characteristics for several participants in these arms.
522 Participants
n=1002 Participants • Number analyzed in the study arm columns for this measure differs from overall number of baseline participants due to missing data on these characteristics for several participants in these arms.
92 Participants
n=290 Participants • Number analyzed in the study arm columns for this measure differs from overall number of baseline participants due to missing data on these characteristics for several participants in these arms.
100 Participants
n=290 Participants • Number analyzed in the study arm columns for this measure differs from overall number of baseline participants due to missing data on these characteristics for several participants in these arms.
1165 Participants
n=2605 Participants • Number analyzed in the study arm columns for this measure differs from overall number of baseline participants due to missing data on these characteristics for several participants in these arms.
Parents Highest Education Level
High school/Secondary school graduate
427 Participants
n=1023 Participants • Number analyzed in the study arm columns for this measure differs from overall number of baseline participants due to missing data on these characteristics for several participants in these arms.
405 Participants
n=1002 Participants • Number analyzed in the study arm columns for this measure differs from overall number of baseline participants due to missing data on these characteristics for several participants in these arms.
111 Participants
n=290 Participants • Number analyzed in the study arm columns for this measure differs from overall number of baseline participants due to missing data on these characteristics for several participants in these arms.
106 Participants
n=290 Participants • Number analyzed in the study arm columns for this measure differs from overall number of baseline participants due to missing data on these characteristics for several participants in these arms.
1049 Participants
n=2605 Participants • Number analyzed in the study arm columns for this measure differs from overall number of baseline participants due to missing data on these characteristics for several participants in these arms.
Parents Highest Education Level
Did not complete high school/secondary school
46 Participants
n=1023 Participants • Number analyzed in the study arm columns for this measure differs from overall number of baseline participants due to missing data on these characteristics for several participants in these arms.
33 Participants
n=1002 Participants • Number analyzed in the study arm columns for this measure differs from overall number of baseline participants due to missing data on these characteristics for several participants in these arms.
44 Participants
n=290 Participants • Number analyzed in the study arm columns for this measure differs from overall number of baseline participants due to missing data on these characteristics for several participants in these arms.
46 Participants
n=290 Participants • Number analyzed in the study arm columns for this measure differs from overall number of baseline participants due to missing data on these characteristics for several participants in these arms.
169 Participants
n=2605 Participants • Number analyzed in the study arm columns for this measure differs from overall number of baseline participants due to missing data on these characteristics for several participants in these arms.
Parents Highest Education Level
Don't know
99 Participants
n=1023 Participants • Number analyzed in the study arm columns for this measure differs from overall number of baseline participants due to missing data on these characteristics for several participants in these arms.
42 Participants
n=1002 Participants • Number analyzed in the study arm columns for this measure differs from overall number of baseline participants due to missing data on these characteristics for several participants in these arms.
43 Participants
n=290 Participants • Number analyzed in the study arm columns for this measure differs from overall number of baseline participants due to missing data on these characteristics for several participants in these arms.
38 Participants
n=290 Participants • Number analyzed in the study arm columns for this measure differs from overall number of baseline participants due to missing data on these characteristics for several participants in these arms.
222 Participants
n=2605 Participants • Number analyzed in the study arm columns for this measure differs from overall number of baseline participants due to missing data on these characteristics for several participants in these arms.
Visit type
Well visit · Yes
851 Participants
n=1050 Participants • Number analyzed in the study arm columns for this measure differs from overall number of baseline participants due to missing data on these characteristics for several participants in these arms.
968 Participants
n=1019 Participants • Number analyzed in the study arm columns for this measure differs from overall number of baseline participants due to missing data on these characteristics for several participants in these arms.
297 Participants
n=297 Participants • Number analyzed in the study arm columns for this measure differs from overall number of baseline participants due to missing data on these characteristics for several participants in these arms.
292 Participants
n=292 Participants • Number analyzed in the study arm columns for this measure differs from overall number of baseline participants due to missing data on these characteristics for several participants in these arms.
2408 Participants
n=2658 Participants • Number analyzed in the study arm columns for this measure differs from overall number of baseline participants due to missing data on these characteristics for several participants in these arms.
Visit type
Well visit · No
199 Participants
n=1050 Participants • Number analyzed in the study arm columns for this measure differs from overall number of baseline participants due to missing data on these characteristics for several participants in these arms.
51 Participants
n=1019 Participants • Number analyzed in the study arm columns for this measure differs from overall number of baseline participants due to missing data on these characteristics for several participants in these arms.
0 Participants
n=297 Participants • Number analyzed in the study arm columns for this measure differs from overall number of baseline participants due to missing data on these characteristics for several participants in these arms.
0 Participants
n=292 Participants • Number analyzed in the study arm columns for this measure differs from overall number of baseline participants due to missing data on these characteristics for several participants in these arms.
250 Participants
n=2658 Participants • Number analyzed in the study arm columns for this measure differs from overall number of baseline participants due to missing data on these characteristics for several participants in these arms.
Visit type
First visit · Yes
115 Participants
n=1045 Participants • Number analyzed in the study arm columns for this measure differs from overall number of baseline participants due to missing data on these characteristics for several participants in these arms.
105 Participants
n=1019 Participants • Number analyzed in the study arm columns for this measure differs from overall number of baseline participants due to missing data on these characteristics for several participants in these arms.
0 Participants
Number analyzed in the study arm columns for this measure differs from overall number of baseline participants due to missing data on these characteristics for several participants in these arms.
0 Participants
Number analyzed in the study arm columns for this measure differs from overall number of baseline participants due to missing data on these characteristics for several participants in these arms.
220 Participants
n=2064 Participants • Number analyzed in the study arm columns for this measure differs from overall number of baseline participants due to missing data on these characteristics for several participants in these arms.
Visit type
First visit · No
930 Participants
n=1045 Participants • Number analyzed in the study arm columns for this measure differs from overall number of baseline participants due to missing data on these characteristics for several participants in these arms.
914 Participants
n=1019 Participants • Number analyzed in the study arm columns for this measure differs from overall number of baseline participants due to missing data on these characteristics for several participants in these arms.
0 Participants
Number analyzed in the study arm columns for this measure differs from overall number of baseline participants due to missing data on these characteristics for several participants in these arms.
0 Participants
Number analyzed in the study arm columns for this measure differs from overall number of baseline participants due to missing data on these characteristics for several participants in these arms.
1844 Participants
n=2064 Participants • Number analyzed in the study arm columns for this measure differs from overall number of baseline participants due to missing data on these characteristics for several participants in these arms.
Visit type
Female provider · Yes
663 Participants
n=1054 Participants • Number analyzed in the study arm columns for this measure differs from overall number of baseline participants due to missing data on these characteristics for several participants in these arms.
684 Participants
n=1019 Participants • Number analyzed in the study arm columns for this measure differs from overall number of baseline participants due to missing data on these characteristics for several participants in these arms.
263 Participants
n=296 Participants • Number analyzed in the study arm columns for this measure differs from overall number of baseline participants due to missing data on these characteristics for several participants in these arms.
259 Participants
n=292 Participants • Number analyzed in the study arm columns for this measure differs from overall number of baseline participants due to missing data on these characteristics for several participants in these arms.
1869 Participants
n=2661 Participants • Number analyzed in the study arm columns for this measure differs from overall number of baseline participants due to missing data on these characteristics for several participants in these arms.
Visit type
Female provider · No
391 Participants
n=1054 Participants • Number analyzed in the study arm columns for this measure differs from overall number of baseline participants due to missing data on these characteristics for several participants in these arms.
335 Participants
n=1019 Participants • Number analyzed in the study arm columns for this measure differs from overall number of baseline participants due to missing data on these characteristics for several participants in these arms.
33 Participants
n=296 Participants • Number analyzed in the study arm columns for this measure differs from overall number of baseline participants due to missing data on these characteristics for several participants in these arms.
33 Participants
n=292 Participants • Number analyzed in the study arm columns for this measure differs from overall number of baseline participants due to missing data on these characteristics for several participants in these arms.
792 Participants
n=2661 Participants • Number analyzed in the study arm columns for this measure differs from overall number of baseline participants due to missing data on these characteristics for several participants in these arms.
Parent Substance Use
170 Participants
n=1068 Participants • Number analyzed in the study arm columns for this measure differs from overall number of baseline participants due to missing data on these characteristics for several participants in these arms.
152 Participants
n=1027 Participants • Number analyzed in the study arm columns for this measure differs from overall number of baseline participants due to missing data on these characteristics for several participants in these arms.
32 Participants
n=297 Participants • Number analyzed in the study arm columns for this measure differs from overall number of baseline participants due to missing data on these characteristics for several participants in these arms.
32 Participants
n=292 Participants • Number analyzed in the study arm columns for this measure differs from overall number of baseline participants due to missing data on these characteristics for several participants in these arms.
386 Participants
n=2684 Participants • Number analyzed in the study arm columns for this measure differs from overall number of baseline participants due to missing data on these characteristics for several participants in these arms.
Sibling Substance Abuse
205 Participants
n=1068 Participants
187 Participants
n=1028 Participants
41 Participants
n=297 Participants
36 Participants
n=292 Participants
469 Participants
n=2685 Participants
Peer substance abuse
658 Participants
n=1065 Participants • Number analyzed in the study arm columns for this measure differs from overall number of baseline participants due to missing data on these characteristics for several participants in these arms.
607 Participants
n=1027 Participants • Number analyzed in the study arm columns for this measure differs from overall number of baseline participants due to missing data on these characteristics for several participants in these arms.
204 Participants
n=296 Participants • Number analyzed in the study arm columns for this measure differs from overall number of baseline participants due to missing data on these characteristics for several participants in these arms.
192 Participants
n=292 Participants • Number analyzed in the study arm columns for this measure differs from overall number of baseline participants due to missing data on these characteristics for several participants in these arms.
1661 Participants
n=2680 Participants • Number analyzed in the study arm columns for this measure differs from overall number of baseline participants due to missing data on these characteristics for several participants in these arms.

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Past-90-days at 3 months post-baseline

Population: 12-18 year old primary care patients who report past-12-month drug or alcohol use at baseline in New England, USA

Among the 12-18 year old primary care patients who reported past-12-month drug or alcohol use at baseline in New England, USA, this analysis reports the number who subsequently reported past-90-day drug or alcohol use at the 3 months post-baseline assessment.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Control - New England, USA
n=260 Participants
Control participants received "care as usual" from their providers
Computer Screen & Brief Physician Advice - New England, USA
n=222 Participants
Participants in the experimental arm completed the CRAFFT screen on the computer and received information on the computer regarding the health effects of substance use. Their providers were given the results of their CRAFFT screen and a list of suggested "talking points" which they used to guide a discussion with the patient about drug and alcohol use. Participants and their families also received educational brochures about substance use.
Past-90-day Substance Use at 3 Months Among Baseline Substance Users - New England, USA
162 Participants
121 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Past-90-days at 3 months post-baseline

Population: 12-18 year old primary care patients who did not report past-12-month drug or alcohol use at baseline in New England, USA

Among the 12-18 year old primary care patients who did NOT report past-12-month drug or alcohol use at baseline in New England, USA, this analysis reports the number who subsequently reported past-90-day drug or alcohol use at the 3 months post-baseline assessment.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Control - New England, USA
n=494 Participants
Control participants received "care as usual" from their providers
Computer Screen & Brief Physician Advice - New England, USA
n=539 Participants
Participants in the experimental arm completed the CRAFFT screen on the computer and received information on the computer regarding the health effects of substance use. Their providers were given the results of their CRAFFT screen and a list of suggested "talking points" which they used to guide a discussion with the patient about drug and alcohol use. Participants and their families also received educational brochures about substance use.
Past-90-day Substance Use at 3 Months Among Baseline Substance Non-Users, New England, USA
24 Participants
15 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Past-12-months at 12 months post-baseline

Population: 12-18 year old primary care patients who reported past-12-month drug or alcohol use at baseline in New England, USA

Of those participants who reported past-12-month drug or alcohol use at baseline,the number reporting past-90-day drug or alcohol use at 12 months post-baseline assessment in New England, USA

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Control - New England, USA
n=257 Participants
Control participants received "care as usual" from their providers
Computer Screen & Brief Physician Advice - New England, USA
n=209 Participants
Participants in the experimental arm completed the CRAFFT screen on the computer and received information on the computer regarding the health effects of substance use. Their providers were given the results of their CRAFFT screen and a list of suggested "talking points" which they used to guide a discussion with the patient about drug and alcohol use. Participants and their families also received educational brochures about substance use.
Past-12-month Substance Use at 12 Months Among Baseline Substance Users, New England, USA
214 Participants
172 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Past-12-months at 12 months post-baseline

Population: 12-18 year old primary care patients who did not report past-12-month drug or alcohol use at baseline in New England, USA

Of those participants who reported NO past-12-month drug or alcohol use at baseline,the number reporting past-90-day drug or alcohol use at 12 months post-baseline assessment in New England, USA

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Control - New England, USA
n=500 Participants
Control participants received "care as usual" from their providers
Computer Screen & Brief Physician Advice - New England, USA
n=556 Participants
Participants in the experimental arm completed the CRAFFT screen on the computer and received information on the computer regarding the health effects of substance use. Their providers were given the results of their CRAFFT screen and a list of suggested "talking points" which they used to guide a discussion with the patient about drug and alcohol use. Participants and their families also received educational brochures about substance use.
Past-12-month Substance Use at 12 Months, Baseline Substance Non-Users, New England, USA
83 Participants
73 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Past-90-days at 3 months post-baseline

Population: 12-18 year old primary care patients who reported past-12-month drug or alcohol use at baseline in Prague, CZR

Of those participants who reported past-12-month drug or alcohol use at baseline,the number reporting past-90-day drug or alcohol use at 3 months post-baseline assessment in Prague, Czech Republic

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Control - New England, USA
n=157 Participants
Control participants received "care as usual" from their providers
Computer Screen & Brief Physician Advice - New England, USA
n=161 Participants
Participants in the experimental arm completed the CRAFFT screen on the computer and received information on the computer regarding the health effects of substance use. Their providers were given the results of their CRAFFT screen and a list of suggested "talking points" which they used to guide a discussion with the patient about drug and alcohol use. Participants and their families also received educational brochures about substance use.
Past-90-day Substance Use at 3 Months Among Baseline Substance Users - Prague, CZR
118 Participants
114 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Past-90-days at 3 months post-baseline

Population: 12-18 year old primary care patients who did not report past-12-month drug or alcohol use at baseline in Prague, CZR

Of those participants who reported NO past-12-month drug or alcohol use at baseline,the number reporting past-90-day drug or alcohol use at 3 months post-baseline assessment in Prague, Czech Republic

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Control - New England, USA
n=88 Participants
Control participants received "care as usual" from their providers
Computer Screen & Brief Physician Advice - New England, USA
n=110 Participants
Participants in the experimental arm completed the CRAFFT screen on the computer and received information on the computer regarding the health effects of substance use. Their providers were given the results of their CRAFFT screen and a list of suggested "talking points" which they used to guide a discussion with the patient about drug and alcohol use. Participants and their families also received educational brochures about substance use.
Past-90-day Substance Use at 3 Months Among Baseline Substance Non-Users - Prague, CZR
10 Participants
13 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Past-12-months at 12 months post-baseline

Population: 12-18 year old primary care patients who reported past-12-month drug or alcohol use at baseline in Prague, CZR

Of those participants who reported past-12-month drug or alcohol use at baseline,the number reporting past-12-month drug or alcohol use at 12 months post-baseline assessment in Prague, Czech Republic

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Control - New England, USA
n=163 Participants
Control participants received "care as usual" from their providers
Computer Screen & Brief Physician Advice - New England, USA
n=153 Participants
Participants in the experimental arm completed the CRAFFT screen on the computer and received information on the computer regarding the health effects of substance use. Their providers were given the results of their CRAFFT screen and a list of suggested "talking points" which they used to guide a discussion with the patient about drug and alcohol use. Participants and their families also received educational brochures about substance use.
Past-12-Month Substance Use at 12 Months Among Baseline Substance Users - Prague, CZR
154 Participants
148 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Past-12-months at 12 months post-baseline

Population: 12-18 year old primary care patients who did not report past-12-month drug or alcohol use at baseline in Prague, CZR

Of those participants who reported past-12-month drug or alcohol use at baseline,the number reporting past-12-month drug or alcohol use at 12 months post-baseline assessment in Prague, Czech Republic

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Control - New England, USA
n=103 Participants
Control participants received "care as usual" from their providers
Computer Screen & Brief Physician Advice - New England, USA
n=111 Participants
Participants in the experimental arm completed the CRAFFT screen on the computer and received information on the computer regarding the health effects of substance use. Their providers were given the results of their CRAFFT screen and a list of suggested "talking points" which they used to guide a discussion with the patient about drug and alcohol use. Participants and their families also received educational brochures about substance use.
Past-12-Month Substance Use at 12 Months Among Baseline Substance Non-Users - Prague, CZR
48 Participants
38 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Past-90-days at 3 months post-baseline

Population: 12-18 year old primary care patients in New England, USA

Any past-90-day self-reported Riding with a driver who had used alcohol or other drugs or Driving after having used alcohol or other drugs at 3 months post-baseline assessment - New England

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Control - New England, USA
n=754 Participants
Control participants received "care as usual" from their providers
Computer Screen & Brief Physician Advice - New England, USA
n=758 Participants
Participants in the experimental arm completed the CRAFFT screen on the computer and received information on the computer regarding the health effects of substance use. Their providers were given the results of their CRAFFT screen and a list of suggested "talking points" which they used to guide a discussion with the patient about drug and alcohol use. Participants and their families also received educational brochures about substance use.
Any Risky Riding or Driving at 3 Months - New England, USA
150 Participants
88 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Past-90-days at 12 months post-baseline

Population: 12-18 year old primary care patients in New England, USA

Any past-90-day self-reported Riding with a driver who had used alcohol or other drugs or Driving after having used alcohol or other drugs at 12 months post-baseline assessment - New England

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Control - New England, USA
n=756 Participants
Control participants received "care as usual" from their providers
Computer Screen & Brief Physician Advice - New England, USA
n=765 Participants
Participants in the experimental arm completed the CRAFFT screen on the computer and received information on the computer regarding the health effects of substance use. Their providers were given the results of their CRAFFT screen and a list of suggested "talking points" which they used to guide a discussion with the patient about drug and alcohol use. Participants and their families also received educational brochures about substance use.
Any Risky Riding or Driving at 12 Months - New England, USA
161 Participants
125 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Past-90-days at 3 months post-baseline

Population: 12-18 year old primary care patients in Prague, CZR

Any past-90-day self-reported Riding with a driver who had used alcohol or other drugs or Driving after having used alcohol or other drugs at 3 months post-baseline assessment - Prague, Czech Republic

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Control - New England, USA
n=245 Participants
Control participants received "care as usual" from their providers
Computer Screen & Brief Physician Advice - New England, USA
n=269 Participants
Participants in the experimental arm completed the CRAFFT screen on the computer and received information on the computer regarding the health effects of substance use. Their providers were given the results of their CRAFFT screen and a list of suggested "talking points" which they used to guide a discussion with the patient about drug and alcohol use. Participants and their families also received educational brochures about substance use.
Any Risky Riding or Driving at 3 Months - Prague, CZR
245 Participants
269 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Past-90-days at 12 months post-baseline

Population: 12-18 year old primary care patients in Prague, CZR

Any past-90-day self-reported Riding with a driver who had used alcohol or other drugs or Driving after having used alcohol or other drugs at 12 months post-baseline assessment - Prague, Czech Republic

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Control - New England, USA
n=266 Participants
Control participants received "care as usual" from their providers
Computer Screen & Brief Physician Advice - New England, USA
n=263 Participants
Participants in the experimental arm completed the CRAFFT screen on the computer and received information on the computer regarding the health effects of substance use. Their providers were given the results of their CRAFFT screen and a list of suggested "talking points" which they used to guide a discussion with the patient about drug and alcohol use. Participants and their families also received educational brochures about substance use.
Any Risky Riding or Driving at 12 Months - Prague, CZR
78 Participants
61 Participants

Adverse Events

Control - New England

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Computer Screen & Brief Physician Advice - New England

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Control - Czech Republic

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Computer Screen & Brief Physician Advice - Czech Republic

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Additional Information

Sion Kim Harris, PhD

Boston Children's Hospital - Center for Adolescent Substance Use and Addiction Research

Phone: 857-218-4304

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place