Brief Intervention for Adolescent Alcohol and Cannabis Use
This study is looking at how well two different approaches work to help young people (ages 12-17) who are at risk for alcohol or cannabis use. One approach is called Chat, which is a brief counseling method (motivational interviewing). The other is Enhanced Usual Care, which involves getting an informational brochure. The study aims to enroll 500 participants and will measure success by looking at changes in how often participants use alcohol over 3, 6, and 12 months. You can join if you receive healthcare at one of the two participating health systems and screen positive for risky alcohol or cannabis use using a specific questionnaire (CRAFFT). The study is examining a mechanism related to RAF.
- Study design
- This is an interventional study with a planned enrollment of 500 participants. It compares two behavioral interventions: Chat and Enhanced Usual Care.
- What's involved
- You would complete a baseline survey, then receive either the Chat intervention or an informational brochure. You will also complete follow-up web-based surveys.
- Compensation
- Upon completing the baseline survey, you will receive a link for an electronic gift card payment.
- Follow-up
- You will be followed to complete surveys at 3 months, 6 months, and 12 months after your baseline survey.
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Effectiveness of Brief Intervention in Primary Care for Diverse Young People (Chat)
At a glance
Conditions
Where it's being run
2 sites across 2 statesStudy leadership
- Elizabeth J. D'Amico, PhD · PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR · RAND
- Alina I Palimaru, PhD · PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR · RAND
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Inclusion
What this trial measures
- Alcohol - change in frequency of useBaseline to 3 months
We will assess both the number of times participants have used alcohol in the past three months (from none to 31 or more times) and the number of days in the past month participants report use of alcohol.
- Alcohol - change in frequency of use3 months to 6 months
We will assess both the number of times participants have used alcohol in the past three months (from none to 31 or more times) and the number of days in the past month participants report use of alcohol.
- Alcohol - change in frequency of use6 months to 12 months
We will assess both the number of times participants have used alcohol in the past six months (from none to 31 or more times) and the number of days in the past month participants report use of alcohol.
- Cannabis - change in frequency of useBaseline to 3 months
We will assess both the number of times participants have used cannabis in the past three months (from none to 31 or more times) and the number of days in the past month participants report use of cannabis.
- Cannabis - change in frequency of use3 months to 6 months
We will assess both the number of times participants have used cannabis in the past three months (from none to 31 or more times) and the number of days in the past month participants report use of cannabis.
- Cannabis - change in frequency of use6 months to 12 months
We will assess both the number of times participants have used cannabis in the past six months (from none to 31 or more times) and the number of days in the past month participants report use of cannabis.
- Alcohol - change in consequences of useBaseline to 3 months
Alcohol consequences (e.g., blacking out, regretted sexual situation) will be assessed with the Brief Young Adult Alcohol Consequences Questionnaire (0 to 20 or more times, with higher scores indicating a worse outcome).
- Alcohol - change in consequences of use3 months to 6 months
Alcohol consequences (e.g., blacking out, regretted sexual situation) will be assessed with the Brief Young Adult Alcohol Consequences Questionnaire (0 to 20 or more times, with higher scores indicating a worse outcome).
- Alcohol - change in consequences of use6 months to 12 months
Alcohol consequences (e.g., blacking out, regretted sexual situation) will be assessed with the Brief Young Adult Alcohol Consequences Questionnaire (0 to 20 or more times, with higher scores indicating a worse outcome).
- Cannabis - change in consequences of useBaseline to 3 months
Cannabis consequences (e.g., poor memory, too much time using) will be assessed with the Brief Marijuana Consequences Questionnaire (0 to 20 or more times, with higher scores indicating a worse outcome).
- Cannabis - change in consequences of use3 months to 6 months
Cannabis consequences (e.g., poor memory, too much time using) will be assessed with the Brief Marijuana Consequences Questionnaire (0 to 20 or more times, with higher scores indicating a worse outcome).
- Cannabis - change in consequences of use6 months to 12 months
Cannabis consequences (e.g., poor memory, too much time using) will be assessed with the Brief Marijuana Consequences Questionnaire (0 to 20 or more times, with higher scores indicating a worse outcome).