Improving emotional coping skills for people with cannabis use disorder
Refinement and Pilot Testing of a Computerized Distress Tolerance Intervention with Just-In-Time Text Message Reminders for Cannabis Use Disorder
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 |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Auburn University at Auburn NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Auburn, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-10894716 on NIH RePORTER |
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.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with Cannabis Use Disorder who experience high levels of distress intolerance.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have Cannabis Use Disorder or those who do not struggle with emotional distress may not benefit from this research.
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 performed: 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
Auburn, UNITED STATES
- Auburn University at Auburn — Auburn, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Macatee, Richard — Auburn University at Auburn
- Study coordinator: Macatee, Richard
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.