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SMS Text Messaging for Substance Use Disorders (TEXT2 Trial)

N/A

Recruiting

Led By Marina Tolou-Shams, PhD

Research Sponsored by University of California, San Francisco

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

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Must have

Ages 13-18

Be younger than 65 years old

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up 180 days post baseline

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial will test whether sending text messages can help young people with substance abuse or mental health issues stay on track with their treatment.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for English-speaking youths aged 13-18 who are involved with the justice system and living in the community. They must have a mobile phone or tablet, be willing to send and receive texts, and be referred to substance use or mental health treatment along with having an adult caregiver.

What is being tested?

The study tests if tailored SMS text messages can help improve attendance and engagement in treatment programs for youth dealing with substance use or dual diagnosis compared to standard care practices.

What are the potential side effects?

Since this trial involves communication through text messaging rather than medication, there are no direct medical side effects. However, participants may experience increased stress or anxiety from receiving regular communications about their treatment.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am between 13 and 18 years old.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ 180 days post baseline

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~180 days post baseline

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 180 days post baseline for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary study objectives

Treatment session attendance

Secondary study objectives

First treatment session initiation

Other study objectives

Alcohol use

Characteristics of Communication and Interaction with Probation Officers and Treatment Providers

Drug Use

+5 more

Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: SMS Text MessagingExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

SMS text messaging intervention for a period of 90 days to encourage attendance at community-based substance use or dual diagnosis treatment appointments through motivational messages.

Group II: Standard of Care Engagement PracticesActive Control1 Intervention

Standard of care engagement practices, such as communicating with youth and caregivers, as needed, through texting but frequency of contact and content of messaging varies according to individual needs.

Treatment

First Studied

Drug Approval Stage

How many patients have taken this drug

SMS Text Messaging

2018

N/A

~770

0 / 1Eligibility criteria met