Using mobile health technology to prevent cannabis use in youth involved in the legal system
Official title: Ecological mHealth Cannabis Prevention for Youth Involved in the Juvenile Legal System
Funded at University of California, San Francisco · NIH-11063979 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how mobile health tools can help young people in the juvenile legal system avoid problems with cannabis use by tracking their habits in real life and giving them personalized tips to cut back.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Francisco NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Francisco, United States) |
| Project start | April 1, 2024 |
| Project end | March 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $189,244 |
| NIH project number | 5K23DA058044-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11063979 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are youth under 21 years old who are currently involved in the juvenile legal system and have initiated cannabis use.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in the juvenile legal system or who do not use cannabis may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how mobile health technology can help prevent cannabis use disorder among youth involved in the juvenile legal system. By utilizing Ecological Momentary Assessment (EMA), the study aims to identify factors that contribute to cannabis use in real-time and in natural settings. The research will also co-develop and pilot test an intervention that provides personalized feedback to participants, helping them to reduce their cannabis use. The ultimate goal is to evaluate the effectiveness of this intervention in preventing the progression to cannabis use disorder.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide effective strategies to reduce cannabis use and its associated negative impacts on youth involved in the legal system.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in using mobile health technology and EMA to address substance use in other populations, indicating a promising approach for this study.
Where this research is happening
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University of California, San Francisco
San Francisco, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Holloway, Evan David — University of California, San Francisco
- Study coordinator: Holloway, Evan David
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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.