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Web-Based Simulation for Preventing Prescription Drug Misuse

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Research Sponsored by Trinity College

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

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Must have

Between the ages of 17 and 25.

Will be enrolled at Trinity College (CT); University of Wyoming; Texas State University 6-months from their baseline study session.

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up 3- and 6-months

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Study Summary

This trial will test the effectiveness of a computer-based intervention designed to reduce prescription stimulant diversion and misuse among college students. The intervention will be compared to a placebo condition.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for college students aged 17-25 at Trinity College (CT), University of Wyoming, or Texas State University who have a recent prescription for stimulant medication. It aims to help them avoid giving away their meds and using them incorrectly.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The study tests a web-based simulation that teaches students about the risks of sharing their meds, how to say no when asked for them, and how to talk to doctors about their use. They'll compare this with a placebo presentation.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

Since the interventions are educational web-based simulations, there are no direct medical side effects like you'd expect from medications. However, participants may experience stress or discomfort discussing substance misuse.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am between 17 and 25 years old.

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I will be enrolled at one of the specified universities within 6 months from my baseline study session.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ 3- and 6-months

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~3- and 6-months

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 3- and 6-months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

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Primary outcome measures

1 month booster engagement

2 month booster engagement

Change in frequency of prescription stimulant diversion

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Secondary outcome measures

Change in communication with prescriber

Change in perceived behavioral norms

Change in risk perception

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Other outcome measures

Accidental injuries

Change in Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder-related impairment

Conduct problems

+1 more

Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Placebo Group

Group I: Web-based simulation interventionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Participants in this condition will receive psychoeducation about stimulant medication diversion, stimulant medication misuse, and will practice navigating and resisting requests for their medication with a virtual human.

Group II: Placebo conditionPlacebo Group1 Intervention

Participants in this condition will learn about psychological conditions that affect college students most often (e.g., depression), causes of those conditions, and pharmacological/behavioral treatments for those conditions.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Trinity CollegeLead Sponsor

Texas State UniversityOTHER

14 Previous Clinical Trials

1,158 Total Patients Enrolled

University of WyomingOTHER

17 Previous Clinical Trials

1,137 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

Web-based simulation active intervention Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT04885166 — N/A

Substance Abuse Research Study Groups: Web-based simulation intervention, Placebo condition

Substance Abuse Clinical Trial 2023: Web-based simulation active intervention Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT04885166 — N/A

Web-based simulation active intervention 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT04885166 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

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

What is the maximum capacity of participants for this clinical experiment?

"Affirmative, the information housed on clinicaltrials.gov verifies that this project is actively seeking volunteers. The trial was first announced on May 4th 2021 and was most recently modified in April 1st 2022. 300 people must be enrolled across 3 different medical facilities."

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What is the chief objective of this research endeavor?

"This trial is set to be evaluated over a month and its primary purpose is evaluating the alteration in prescription stimulant medication misuse. Other objectives include assessing participants' communication with their prescribers, gauging their perception of legal risks associated with certain medications, and exploring how individuals deal with requests for such drugs."

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Are elderly patients eligible for this experiment?

"This study seeks participants who are between the ages of 17 and 25."

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Are there any available vacancies to take part in this trial?

"At present, the clinical trial is on the lookout for participants. Initially published in May 2021 and most recently updated on April 1st 2022, this study can be found on clinicaltrials.gov."

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Have I met the criteria to be included in this research project?

"This research seeks 300 enrollees between the ages of 17 and 25 who have a proclivity for drug use. To be considered, applicants must meet these conditions: they should attend Trinity College (CT); University of Wyoming; Texas State University 6-months after their initial study session, currently be an undergraduate or graduate student at one of those universities, possess a recent stimulant medication prescription within 3 months prior to application, and fit in the age bracket specified."

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Recent research and studies

clinicaltrials.govStudy

Preventing Prescription Stimulant Diversion and Medication Misuse Via a Web-Based Simulation Intervention

Laura Holt 2021. "Preventing Prescription Stimulant Diversion and Medication Misuse Via a Web-Based Simulation Intervention". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04885166.

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