Using mobile health technology to prevent cannabis use in youth involved in the legal system
Ecological mHealth Cannabis Prevention for Youth Involved in the Juvenile Legal System
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO · NIH-11063979
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
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (SAN FRANCISCO, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11063979 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: 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.
Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in the juvenile legal system or who do not use cannabis may not benefit from this research.
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 performed: 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
SAN FRANCISCO, UNITED STATES
- 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
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.
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