Using a mobile app to help reduce substance misuse among teens
iKinnect Mobile Technology to Reduce Teen Substance Misuse and Health Disparities
['FUNDING_SBIR_2'] · EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE INSTITUTE, INC. · NIH-11077888
This study is testing a new mobile app called iKinnect, designed to help teens, especially those from underserved communities, reduce substance use and improve their mental health with support for both them and their families.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_SBIR_2'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE INSTITUTE, INC. (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (SEATTLE, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11077888 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a mobile application called iKinnect, aimed at reducing substance misuse and improving mental health among adolescents, particularly those from marginalized communities. The app will provide evidence-based practices and support for both youth and their caregivers, utilizing cognitive-behavioral and family therapy approaches. By integrating these methods into a user-friendly platform, the project seeks to address the high rates of substance abuse and related mental health issues in teens, especially in the wake of COVID-19. The app will be tested in various settings to ensure accessibility and effectiveness.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents under 18 years old, particularly those from Black, Indigenous, and other youth of color communities who are at risk for substance misuse.
Not a fit: Patients who are not adolescents or those who do not engage in substance misuse or related behavioral issues may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide a scalable and culturally appropriate tool to significantly reduce substance misuse and improve mental health outcomes for adolescents.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success with mobile health interventions targeting adolescent behavioral issues, indicating that this approach has potential for effectiveness.
Where this research is happening
SEATTLE, UNITED STATES
- EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE INSTITUTE, INC. — SEATTLE, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: DIMEFF, LINDA A — EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE INSTITUTE, INC.
- Study coordinator: DIMEFF, LINDA A
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.