RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT05486234

CARS: Cannabis and Alcohol Reduction Study

Brief Computerized Intervention for Reducing Adolescent Cannabis and Alcohol Use

Sponsor

Medical University of South Carolina

Enrollment

52 participants

Start Date

Jan 25, 2023

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Substance Use Disorders Cannabis Use Alcohol Use, Unspecified Substance Use

Summary

The study will test a computerized treatment with subjects ages 13-17 years who are seeking treatment for alcohol and/or cannabis use. Follow-up assessments will be conducted at one- and three-months following treatment.

Eligibility

Min Age: 13 YearsMax Age: 17 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This clinical trial is studying a behavioral approach called modified Approach-Avoidance Task (mAAT) that does not aim to modify automatic approach bias. and a behavioral approach called modified Approach-Avoidance Task (mAAT), which aims to modify automatic approach bias for people with alcohol use, unspecified, cannabis use, and other related conditions. The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location. People eligible for this study include aged 13 Years to 17 Years.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALmodified Approach-Avoidance Task (mAAT), which aims to modify automatic approach bias

Participants will undergo a baseline assessment before completing computerized tasks. During the baseline assessment, participants will be asked questions about alcohol and cannabis use. We will also ask questions about the way participants think about things, past life experiences related to substance use, and questions about how participants feel about reducing their substance use. Then, participants will complete a series computerized tasks where they will push and pull a joystick in response to images that are presented on a screen or where they will try to get a high score. During the computerized tasks, we will also be measuring brain activity using EEG. During the study, participants will also be asked to respond to questions about their health and behavior using an app on a smartphone or tablet using a secure program. Participants in the Treatment Group will then complete four sessions of the modified Approach-Avoidance Task (mAAT), which aims to modify automatic approach bias.

BEHAVIORALmodified Approach-Avoidance Task (mAAT) that does not aim to modify automatic approach bias.

Participants will undergo a baseline assessment before completing computerized tasks. During the baseline assessment, participants will be asked questions about alcohol and cannabis use. We will also ask questions about the way participants think about things, past life experiences related to substance use, and questions about how participants feel about reducing their substance use. Then, participants will complete a series computerized tasks where they will push and pull a joystick in response to images that are presented on a screen or where they will try to get a high score. During the computerized tasks, we will also be measuring brain activity using EEG. During the study, participants will also be asked to respond to questions about their health and behavior using an app on a smartphone or tablet using a secure program. Participants in the Control Group will then complete four sessions of an Approach-Avoidance Task (mAAT) that does not aim to modify automatic approach bias.