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Behavioral Intervention

Program 1: High Alert for Cannabis

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Research Sponsored by Western University, Canada
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Inclusion Criteria: Participants will include young Ontario drivers who: (a) are ages 18-24, (b) have a valid Ontario driver's license (i.e., G level full driver's license or G2 probationary license), (c) have access to a motor vehicle, (d) report DUIC at least three times in the past three months, (e) are proficient in English, and (f) have a smartphone they can complete the intervention with.
ages 18-24
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 3-months
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Study Summary

This trial aims to reduce risky cannabis use and DUIC among young Ontarian drivers with an interactive app called 'High Alert'.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for young Ontario drivers aged 18-24 with a valid driver's license who have driven under the influence of cannabis at least three times in the past three months. They must be English-speaking and have access to both a motor vehicle and a smartphone.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
'High Alert', an interactive web-based app, is being tested against two other conditions: one providing DUIC information (active control) and another with no contact (passive control). The aim is to see if 'High Alert' can reduce risky cannabis use and driving under its influence among youth.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this intervention involves educational content delivered through an app, there are no direct medical side effects. However, participants may experience changes in behavior or attitudes towards drug use and driving.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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To qualify for this study, you must be an Ontario driver aged between 18 and 24 years old with a valid G level full or G2 probationary license, access to a motor vehicle, reported DUIC at least three times in the past three months, proficiency in English language and have a smartphone.
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I am between 18 and 24 years old.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~3-months
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 3-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
Past driving under the influence of cannabis

Trial Design

3Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Placebo Group
Group I: Program 1: High AlertExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
High Alert
Group II: Program 2: Information conditionActive Control1 Intervention
Active Control- Information condition
Group III: No contactPlacebo Group1 Intervention
Passive control- No contact

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Western University, CanadaLead Sponsor
239 Previous Clinical Trials
56,801 Total Patients Enrolled

Frequently Asked Questions

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

What is the upper limit of participation in this clinical research?

"Affirmative. According to clinicaltrials.gov, this medical research project is actively looking for volunteers and has been since November 1st 2023. The last update was December 5th 2023. 120 individuals are sought from one location."

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Are there open slots for individuals to join this investigation?

"Clinicaltrials.gov confirms that this clinical trial is open for recruitment, having been first posted on November 1st 2023 and last updated December 5th 2023."

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Could I be enrolled in this investigation?

"This clinical trial is searching to recruit 120 individuals between the ages of 18 and 24 who currently have cannabis use disorder. To be eligible, participants must possess a G level driving licence or G2 probationary licence from Ontario, own their own vehicle, report DUIC at least three times in the past 3 months, comprehend English fluently and own a smartphone with which they can complete the intervention."

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Is the patient recruitment process for this trial inclusive of individuals over 35 years old?

"This medical trial is only open to those aged 18 through 24. There are 20 studies that accept minors and 56 for elderly patients."

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~17 spots leftby Jun 2024