RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT05897164

Mobile Technology to Reduce Teen Substance Misuse

iKinnect Mobile Technology to Reduce Teen Substance Misuse and Health Disparities


Sponsor

Evidence-Based Practice Institute, Seattle, WA

Enrollment

600 participants

Start Date

Aug 18, 2026

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The goal of this study is to test the newly expanded WisePath for Teens (WPT) for substance use app, a direct-to-consumer paired mobile phone app for iOS and Android platforms that supports parents/guardians in delivering evidence-based techniques to reduce youth substance abuse and co-occurring mental health problems. This project will expand WPT for use with a general population of teens with problematic substance use and their parents to reduce substance abuse, its harmful effects, opioid overdoses, and progression to substance use disorders, as well as other behavioral health problems that are exacerbated by substance abuse and/or interfere with substance abuse treatment.


Eligibility

Min Age: 13 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This clinical trial is studying a medical device called Control, a behavioral approach called Peer Support Services (PSS), and others for people with adolescent, substance abuse, and other related conditions. The study is currently recruiting participants at 2 locations. People eligible for this study include aged 13 Years and older.

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Interventions

OTHERWisePath for Teens

WPT is a paired mobile phone app for use on both Android and iOS operating systems by youth experiencing SA and their parents/guardians.

BEHAVIORALPeer Support Services (PSS)

PSS are provided by people with lived experience with histories of adolescent substance abuse and are now in recovery who are also certified as peer support specialists. A specialist will virtually (e.g., over the phone, screensharing) meet with families regularly to provide support and ensure that families are able to use iKinnect-SA and access the app's features.

DEVICEControl

Website with icon on participant's phone with Android or iOS operating systems.


Locations(2)

University of Maryland, Baltimore

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Evidence-Based Practice Institute

Seattle, Washington, United States

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