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Behavioral Intervention
Computerized Intervention for Teen Substance Abuse (CARS Trial)
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Recruiting
Research Sponsored by Medical University of South Carolina
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Be younger than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up baseline, one-week follow-up, and three-month follow-up
Summary
This trialstudies a computerized treatment for teens aged 13-17 in South Carolina with alcohol/cannabis use. Follow-ups will be taken 1 & 3 months after treatment.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for young people aged 13-17 who are looking for help with alcohol or cannabis use and have used both in the past three months. They must be willing to seek treatment and have a caregiver who can consent to their participation. Pregnant or breastfeeding individuals cannot join.
What is being tested?
The study tests a computerized task called modified Approach-Avoidance Task (mAAT) designed to change automatic tendencies towards substance use. Participants will either receive mAAT that aims to modify this bias or one that does not, assessing its effectiveness over time.
What are the potential side effects?
Since the intervention is a behavioral computerized task, there are no direct physical side effects like those associated with medication. However, participants may experience psychological discomfort if confronting substance-related cues.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ baseline and three-month follow-up
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~baseline and three-month follow-up
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary study objectives
Change Cannabis Approach Bias (D-Score)
Change in Cannabis Approach Bias (D-Score)
Change in alcohol use as assessed by Timeline Followback
+1 moreTrial Design
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Placebo Group
Group I: Group A: Treatment GroupExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Group II: Group B: Control GroupPlacebo Group1 Intervention
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Who is running the clinical trial?
Medical University of South CarolinaLead Sponsor
979 Previous Clinical Trials
7,400,942 Total Patients Enrolled
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)NIH
2,607 Previous Clinical Trials
3,329,763 Total Patients Enrolled
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- I am between 13 and 17 years old.
Awards:
This trial has 0 awards, including:Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Group A: Treatment Group
- Group 2: Group B: Control Group
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.