RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06977178

Adverse Adolescent Pathways to Substance Use


Sponsor

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

Enrollment

180 participants

Start Date

Feb 20, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

Purpose: This 5-year R01 study will elucidate the role of maturational change across adolescence in neural connectivity and physiological stress responses in the relationship between anxiety and adverse pathways to substance use (APSU). Participants: Children (N=200) aged 12-14 with symptoms of anxiety and their legal caregiver will be recruited from clinical and community sources. Procedures: Youth participants will complete several questionnaires and interviews, undergo neuroimaging while performing cognitive tasks, and have their heart rate and skin conductance monitored during a mildly stressful task. Caregivers will complete several questionnaires.


Eligibility

Min Age: 12 YearsMax Age: 14 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is looking at how stress and anxiety in early adolescence may influence the development of substance use habits. Researchers will use brain imaging and stress tests to understand how teens process stress, which may help develop better prevention programs. **You may be eligible if...** - You are between 12 and 14 years old - You report symptoms of anxiety - You have never used alcohol, tobacco, or marijuana (or used any of these no more than twice) - You can read and understand English, and a parent can sign a consent form - You meet the study's hearing and vision requirements **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have any metal implants or devices in your body that cannot be removed (for MRI safety) - You have been diagnosed with psychosis or a severe emotional disorder - You have used alcohol, tobacco, or marijuana more than 3 times - You are pregnant - You take medications that directly affect heart rate or cardiovascular function - You have ever taken antipsychotic medication - You have had a head injury with more than 5 minutes of unconsciousness - You have an intellectual disability (IQ below 70) Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALTrier Social Stress Test

Psychosocial stress procedure; 5 minutes of public speaking (preceded by 5 minutes of preparation) and 5 minutes of mental arithmetic.


Locations(1)

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States

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