A program to help teens reduce cannabis and alcohol use

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

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.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

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 it's running

• 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

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.