A program to help teens reduce cannabis and alcohol use
Brief Computerized Intervention for Reducing Adolescent Cannabis and Alcohol Use
NA · Medical University of South Carolina · NCT05486234
This study is testing a new computer program to help teens aged 13-17 cut down on their use of cannabis and alcohol.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 52 (estimated) |
| Ages | 13 Years to 17 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Medical University of South Carolina (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Charleston, South Carolina) |
| Trial ID | NCT05486234 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study tests a computerized treatment program for adolescents aged 13-17 who are seeking help for alcohol and/or cannabis use. Participants will engage in a modified Approach-Avoidance Task (mAAT) designed to alter their automatic biases towards these substances. Follow-up assessments will occur at one and three months post-treatment to evaluate effectiveness. The study aims to provide a structured intervention for young individuals struggling with substance use disorders.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adolescents aged 13-17 who are actively seeking treatment for co-occurring alcohol and cannabis use.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have a caregiver willing to participate or who do not report recent use of both substances may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly reduce substance use among adolescents, leading to improved health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in using computerized interventions for substance use reduction, suggesting potential for success in this approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * between the ages of 13 and 17 * be seeking treatment for either cannabis or alcohol use; * report co-occurring alcohol and cannabis use during the past three months (i.e., participants who report using both alcohol and cannabis during the three months prior to participation in the study, regardless of if the use was simultaneous) * have a caregiver willing to participate and provide consent.
Where this trial is running
Charleston, South Carolina
- Medical University of South Carolina — Charleston, South Carolina, United States (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Austin M Hahn, Ph.D.
- Email: hahna@musc.edu
- Phone: 854-444-9456
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Cannabis Use, Alcohol Use, Unspecified, Substance Use, Substance Use Disorders