Brief Counseling for Alcohol and Liver Health During Hospital Stay
Part of Digestive system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether a brief conversation with a counselor during your hospital stay can help reduce drinking and protect your liver. You'll receive an ultrasound-like scan to measure liver stiffness and personalized advice about cutting back on alcohol.
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Who can take part
- You are currently admitted to a hospital for any reason
- You are 18 years old or older
- You drink at levels that concern doctors (based on a short screening questionnaire)
- Your liver shows signs of stiffening or scarring (detected by a painless ultrasound scan)
- Your liver disease is not severely advanced (no severe fluid buildup, confusion, or critical organ failure)
- You do not have an active hepatitis infection causing very high liver enzyme levels
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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