Telehealth and mobile help to reduce cannabis use in young adults
Official title: Developing a Telehealth + mHealth Cannabis Use Intervention for Young Adults (MOMENT-V)
Funded at Boston Children's Hospital · NIH-11387655 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A remote program using telehealth coaching and a mobile app helps 18–26 year-olds with cannabis use disorder to cut back on daily use.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Boston Children's Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $267,000 |
| NIH project number | 5R34DA060500-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11387655 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Young adults aged 18–26 with cannabis use disorder seen in primary care settings.
✕Less likely to help
Patients without cannabis use disorder or those not reachable through primary care telehealth may not benefit.
What this research studies
This project offers a fully remote, brief intervention for young adults with cannabis use disorder, delivered through telehealth MET plus a mobile health EMI. Participants are 18–26 and recruited from primary care clinics, with follow-ups at 3 weeks, 3 months, and beyond. The study builds on previous work and tests whether combining telehealth coaching with real-time mobile prompts improves outcomes compared with enhanced usual care.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could expand access to effective, scalable help for young adults struggling with cannabis use.
How similar studies have gone: Prior pilot work showed high retention and engagement, suggesting this approach is promising but needs confirmation in a randomized trial.
Where this research is happening
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Boston Children's Hospital
Boston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Shrier, Lydia a. — Boston Children's Hospital
- Study coordinator: Shrier, Lydia a.
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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.