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Behavioral Intervention

Text-Delivered Counseling for Cannabis Use Disorder

Phase 2
Waitlist Available
Led By Michael J Mason, Ph.D.
Research Sponsored by The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Age between 18 to 25 years old
Be between 18 and 65 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up baseline, 1 month, 3 months, 6 months
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial tests a text-delivered counseling program to see if it can stop or reduce cannabis use among young adults.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for young adults aged 18 to 25 who frequently use cannabis and live in Tennessee or Colorado. Participants must show signs of cannabis use disorder, have a positive urine test for cannabis, and be able to communicate in English. They should not have received substance abuse treatment recently and must have access to a text-capable phone.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study is examining the effectiveness of a counseling program delivered through text messages aimed at helping young adults reduce or stop their cannabis use.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this intervention involves counseling via text message, there are no direct medical side effects associated with traditional drug treatments. However, participants may experience psychological discomfort when discussing their substance use.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am between 18 and 25 years old.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~baseline, 1 month, 3 months, 6 months
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline, 1 month, 3 months, 6 months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Change from Baseline in Tetrahydrocannabinol (Delta-9-THC-COOH) levels
Change in Past 30-Day Cannabis Use
Secondary outcome measures
Change in Environmental Risk Assessment
Change in Young Adult Social Network Assessment
Cost Measures

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: InterventionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants randomized to the Intervention group will complete questionnaires at baseline, 1 month, 3 months, and 6 months and will receive 4 weeks of the PNC-txt intervention.
Group II: Waitlist ControlActive Control1 Intervention
Participants randomized to the waitlist control group will complete questionnaires at baseline, 1 month, 3 months, and 6 months.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

The University of Tennessee, KnoxvilleLead Sponsor
83 Previous Clinical Trials
17,482 Total Patients Enrolled
Colorado State UniversityOTHER
125 Previous Clinical Trials
37,282 Total Patients Enrolled
Michael J Mason, Ph.D.Principal InvestigatorUniversity of Tennessee, Knoxville

Media Library

Peer Network Counseling-txt (Behavioral Intervention) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT04567394 — Phase 2
Cannabis Use Disorder Research Study Groups: Intervention, Waitlist Control
Cannabis Use Disorder Clinical Trial 2023: Peer Network Counseling-txt Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT04567394 — Phase 2
Peer Network Counseling-txt (Behavioral Intervention) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT04567394 — Phase 2

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Are study participants currently being recruited?

"Right now, this clinical trial is looking for more participants. The information on clinicaltrials.gov reveals that the study was first posted on December 7th 2020 and was last updated on September 9th 2022."

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Does this research involve elderly individuals?

"As this trial's inclusion criteria dictate, the youngest patients that can participate are 18 years old while the oldest are 25."

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What are the medical prerequisites for this clinical trial?

"In this study, we are looking for 1000 young adults, aged 18-25, who suffer from severe cannabis use disorder. In addition to those inclusion criteria, participants must also reside in either Tennessee or Colorado and meet the following: a score of at least two on the Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview: Version 7.0.2 for DSM-V, Substance Use Disorder, 18 to 25 years old., a score of at least eight on the Cannabis Use Disorder Identification Test-Revised."

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How many people have signed up for this research project?

"That is correct, the online clinical trials database indicates that this trial is still opening its recruitment to new patients. The posting date was December 7th 2020 with the most recent edit on September 9th 2022. There are 1000 positions open at 2 locations."

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What is the government organization's stance on Peer Network Counseling-txt?

"While there is some data supporting the safety of Peer Network Counseling-txt, it is rated a 2 because there is no evidence yet of its efficacy."

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Who else is applying?

How old are they?
18 - 65
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Did not meet criteria
Recent research and studies
clinicaltrials.govStudy
Cannabis Use Disorder Treatment Study
Michael Mason 2020. "Cannabis Use Disorder Treatment Study". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04567394.
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