Improving emotional coping skills for people with cannabis use disorder
Official title: Refinement and Pilot Testing of a Computerized Distress Tolerance Intervention with Just-In-Time Text Message Reminders for Cannabis Use Disorder
Funded at Auburn University at Auburn · NIH-10894716 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a quick online program designed to help people with Cannabis Use Disorder learn to handle tough emotions better, and it includes helpful text reminders to keep you on track; by joining, you'll see if this approach can help you use less cannabis and feel more in control of your feelings.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
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| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Auburn University at Auburn NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Auburn, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | August 1, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $229,893 |
| NIH project number | 5R34DA057733-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10894716 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with Cannabis Use Disorder who experience high levels of distress intolerance.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have Cannabis Use Disorder or those who do not struggle with emotional distress may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a brief, computerized intervention aimed at helping individuals with Cannabis Use Disorder (CUD) improve their ability to tolerate distressing emotions. The intervention will be modified to include a single session that teaches emotional regulation techniques, which will be reinforced through just-in-time text message reminders based on real-time emotional feedback. By participating, patients will engage in a randomized controlled trial to assess the effectiveness of this approach in reducing cannabis use and improving emotional coping skills.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide patients with effective tools to manage their emotional distress and reduce their reliance on cannabis.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in using computerized interventions and text message reminders for behavioral health improvements, suggesting a potential for success in this novel approach.
Where this research is happening
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Auburn University at Auburn
Auburn, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Macatee, Richard — Auburn University at Auburn
- Study coordinator: Macatee, Richard
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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.