A mobile health app to help college students reduce alcohol and marijuana use
Official title: MiREA, a mHealth intervention to Reduce Health Disparities by Improving Equitable Access to Mandated College Students with Problematic Alcohol and Marijuana Use
Funded at Mhealth Systems, INC · NIH-10923432 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a smartphone app designed to help minority college students, especially those at Historically Black Colleges and Universities in rural areas, cut down on heavy drinking and cannabis use by providing helpful resources and support tailored to their needs.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Mhealth Systems, INC NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Mint Hill, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | November 1, 2024 |
| Project end | October 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $296,519 |
| NIH project number | 1R41MD019586-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10923432 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are minority college students under 21 years old who are mandated to participate due to problematic alcohol and marijuana use.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not enrolled in college or are over the age of 21 may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a mobile health intervention aimed at reducing heavy drinking and cannabis misuse among minority college students, particularly those attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in rural areas. The approach utilizes a smartphone app to provide accessible and culturally relevant resources that encourage healthier behaviors and improve access to treatment. By addressing the unique challenges faced by these students, the intervention seeks to empower them to make informed health choices and seek help when needed.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce substance misuse among college students, leading to improved health outcomes and academic performance.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that mobile health interventions can effectively reduce substance misuse among college students, indicating a promising approach for this population.
Where this research is happening
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Mhealth Systems, INC
Mint Hill, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kazemi, Donna Marie — Mhealth Systems, INC
- Study coordinator: Kazemi, Donna Marie
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.