A mobile tool to help reduce cannabis use in teens
Official title: A Digital Intervention to Reduce Youth Cannabis Use
Funded at Mobile Health Interventions LLC · NIH-11067951 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a helpful mobile app called 'Adolescent Clear30' for teens aged 13-17 who use cannabis, offering personalized tips, daily messages, guided meditations, and support for cutting back on their use, while also involving parents and working alongside other support programs.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 1 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Mobile Health Interventions LLC NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Hastings on Hudson, United States) |
| Project start | February 1, 2025 |
| Project end | July 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $280,207 |
| NIH project number | 1R43DA062420-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11067951 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents aged 13-17 who are regular cannabis users.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not use cannabis or are outside the age range of 13-17 may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to develop a mobile intervention called 'Adolescent Clear30' specifically designed for youth aged 13-17 who regularly use cannabis. The tool will provide personalized feedback, daily communications, guided meditations, and multimedia content to support adolescents in reducing their cannabis use. It will work alongside existing support systems like therapy and school-based programs, and will also include a parent support guide to enhance its effectiveness. The intervention will utilize an AI-driven chatbot to offer additional support and resources.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce cannabis use among adolescents, leading to improved mental health and overall well-being.
How similar studies have gone: While there are few existing mobile health solutions for cannabis use among adolescents, this approach is innovative and aims to fill a significant gap in available interventions.
Where this research is happening
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Mobile Health Interventions LLC
Hastings on Hudson, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Muench, Frederick John — Mobile Health Interventions LLC
- Study coordinator: Muench, Frederick John
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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.