Using a mobile app to help young adults reduce harmful drinking and marijuana use.
Mobile adaptive intervention to reduce negative consequences associated with simultaneous alcohol and marijuana use in young adults in primary care
This study is creating a friendly mobile app to help young adults who use alcohol and marijuana together by offering personalized tips and support to help them cut back and stay healthy while balancing their lives.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Kaiser Foundation Research Institute NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Oakland, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-10879164 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on young adults who use alcohol and marijuana simultaneously, which can lead to negative health effects and lower academic achievement. The project aims to develop a mobile app that provides personalized interventions to help users set limits on their substance use and reduce harmful consequences. By utilizing ecological momentary interventions, the app will deliver timely support and feedback based on the user's behavior and environment. This approach is designed to engage young adults in a way that traditional interventions have not, making it more accessible for those outside of college settings.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are young adults who engage in simultaneous alcohol and marijuana use and are seeking to reduce their consumption.
Not a fit: Patients who do not use alcohol or marijuana or who are not interested in changing their substance use behaviors may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide young adults with effective tools to manage their substance use and improve their overall health and academic performance.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success with mobile interventions targeting substance use, indicating that this approach has potential for effectiveness.
Where this research is happening
Oakland, UNITED STATES
- Kaiser Foundation Research Institute — Oakland, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Phillips, Kristina T. — Kaiser Foundation Research Institute
- Study coordinator: Phillips, Kristina T.
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.