Exploring a new mobile intervention to help young adults reduce cannabis use
Feasibility/Acceptability of a Brief Motivational Intervention Integrating Online Personalized Feedback & Tailored Text Messages for Frequent/High-Intensity Cannabis Use in Post-Legalization Landscape
This study is testing a friendly program that helps young adults who often use cannabis to think about their habits and set personal goals, using helpful texts and feedback on their phones over five weeks.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Washington NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Seattle, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10948385 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates a brief motivational intervention designed for young adults who frequently use cannabis, particularly in the post-legalization context. It utilizes mobile health technology to provide personalized feedback and tailored text messages over five weeks, focusing on various aspects of cannabis use, including patterns, motivations, and personal goals. The approach aims to engage non-treatment seeking individuals, especially those who are underserved, by offering a convenient and accessible way to reflect on their cannabis consumption and develop healthier habits.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are young adults, particularly those who use cannabis frequently or at high intensities and are not currently seeking formal treatment.
Not a fit: Patients who do not use cannabis or those who are already engaged in intensive treatment programs for substance use may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could help young adults reduce their cannabis use and improve their overall well-being.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using mobile health interventions for substance use reduction, indicating that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
Seattle, United States
- University of Washington — Seattle, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lee, Christine M. — University of Washington
- Study coordinator: Lee, Christine M.
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 below.