Motivational mHealth Intervention for Cannabis Use

Overseen By Christine M Lee, PhD

Age: 18 - 65

Sex: Any

Trial Phase: Academic

Sponsor: University of Washington

No Placebo Group All trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

Compensation: Varies

Number of Visits: Unknown

120 Participants Needed

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

The study aims to develop a novel brief motivational mobile health (mHealth) intervention for frequent and/or high-intensity cannabis use for non-collegiate young adults. A total of 120 young adults (ages 18-29, not enrolled at or attending a 4-year college or university) will be randomized to receive a mHealth intervention with text messages for five weeks or to an online resource/program with psychoeducation information about cannabis. The mHealth intervention will focus on prompting the young adult to reflect on their journey with cannabis and to reflect on their personal goals and how cannabis is reflected in these goals. Additional mini-modules are included related to topics such as motivations for use, perceived norms and tracking cannabis use. Participants will return to the program each week to reflect on the prior week and reflect on goals for the upcoming week. All participants will complete a program satisfaction survey and complete follow-up assessments at 3- and 6-months post-program.

Who Is on the Research Team?

Christine M Lee, PhD

Principal Investigator

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Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

This trial is for young adults aged 18-29 in Washington State who use cannabis frequently or with high intensity, and are not enrolled in a 4-year college. Participants must have used cannabis on at least 15 days in the past month, often twice a day or using products with over 60% THC. They need an email address, mobile phone capable of receiving texts, and internet access.

Inclusion Criteria

I am between 18 and 29 years old.

I live in Washington State.

I have a valid email address.

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

• Brief Motivational Mobile Health (mHealth) Intervention

Trial Overview The study tests a new brief motivational mHealth intervention versus an online psychoeducational program for reducing intense cannabis use. Over five weeks, participants will receive text messages prompting reflection on their cannabis use and personal goals or access educational content about cannabis effects.

How Is the Trial Designed?

Group I: Psychoeducational Attention Control Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

Participants randomized to the control group will receive a program to learn more about psychoeducational information about cannabis. They will receive psychoeducational material via text messages.

Group II: Brief Motivational Mobile Health (mHealth) Intervention Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

Participants randomized to the Brief Motivational mHealth intervention will experience a five week self-directed web-based intervention with text messages.

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

University of Washington

Lead Sponsor

Trials

1,858

Recruited

2,023,000+

National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)

Collaborator

Trials

2,658

Recruited

3,409,000+