Early intervention for alcohol and substance abuse in adolescents
Official title: REAL-SMART: Recognition and Early Intervention for Alcohol and Substance Abuse in Adolescence, REAL/Systemic Metabolic Alterations Related to Different Psychiatric Disease Categories in Adolescent
Run by Kuopio University Hospital · NCT06262958 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing if an online program can help teenagers aged 14-20 at a psychiatric clinic reduce their alcohol and substance use by checking in with them before and after six months.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 14 Years to 19 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 800 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Kuopio University Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Kuopio) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | August 7, 2017 |
| Main results expected | June 1, 2030 |
| Study ends | June 1, 2030 |
| Registry record updated | February 16, 2024 |
| Trial ID | NCT06262958 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are adolescents aged 14-20 who are admitted to the Kuopio University Hospital psychiatric outpatient clinic.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are unable to understand the questionnaires will not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the effectiveness of the ASSIST mini-intervention delivered electronically to adolescents aged 14-20 who are admitted to the Kuopio University Hospital's psychiatric outpatient clinic. Participants will undergo an initial diagnostic interview and complete questionnaires upon admission, followed by a similar assessment six months later to measure changes in substance use behaviors. The goal is to identify and address alcohol and substance abuse issues early in this population.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could lead to earlier identification and treatment of substance use disorders in adolescents, potentially reducing long-term addiction issues.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown success with similar early intervention approaches for substance abuse in adolescents, indicating potential for positive outcomes.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Admitted to the Kuopio University Hospital (KUH) adolescent psychiatric outpatient clinic during the years 2016-2019 Exclusion Criteria: Unable to understand the questionnaires
Where it's running
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Kuopio University Hospital
Kuopio, Finland Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Tommi T Tolmunen, Docent — Professor
- Study coordinator: Tommi T Tolmunen, Docent
- Email: tommi.tolmunen@kuh.fi
- Phone: +358447172994
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.