New treatment option for Alcohol Use Disorder
Official title Supporting Adolescent Alcohol Treatment With Computer-Based ('Path180') Skills Training
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07713251
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This 8-week clinical trial will test a computer-based skills training program called Path180 with 112 adolescents aged 13 to 19 who are receiving mental health counseling or outpatient substance use treatment. Participants will be randomly assigned to either standard treatment (treatment as usual) or standard treatment plus Path180.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 13 to 19. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Ages 13 to 19 years, inclusive; we will exclude children \ 19 because our focus is teenagers
- Seeking/receiving mental health counseling and/or outpatient substance use disorder treatment at Bradley Hospital or another national...
- Self-reported alcohol use in the past year
- Meets criteria for a current DSM-5 alcohol use disorder assessed using the Schedule for Affective Disorders and Schizophrenia for School-Age...
- Able to understand written and oral instructions in English, communicate understanding of the consent/assent form, and provide written informed...
You likely can't join if
- Current significant alcohol withdrawal symptoms (score \> 10) on the Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment for Alcohol-Revised (CIWA-AR); those...
- DSM-5 criteria for a severe SUD besides alcohol, cannabis and tobacco
- Psychosis NOTE: Prospective participants diagnosed with psychiatric disorders not specifically excluded above may be included at the discretion of...
See the full eligibility criteria
- Ages 13 to 19 years, inclusive; we will exclude children \ 19 because our focus is teenagers
- Seeking/receiving mental health counseling and/or outpatient substance use disorder treatment at Bradley Hospital or another national clinic/treatment service
- Self-reported alcohol use in the past year
- Meets criteria for a current DSM-5 alcohol use disorder assessed using the Schedule for Affective Disorders and Schizophrenia for School-Age Children: Present and Lifetime Version (K-SADS)
- Able to understand written and oral instructions in English, communicate understanding of the consent/assent form, and provide written informed consent/assent
- Complete all assessments required at screening.
- Provide contact information of someone, such as a parent or other family member, who may be able to contact the participant in case of a missed study appointment or follow-up assessment.
- Agree to the schedule of visits, verbally acknowledge that he/she/they will be able to attend each scheduled visit, participate in phone visits and that he/she/they does not have any already scheduled events or a job...
- If younger than 18 years, permission from the minor's legal authorized representative (e.g., caregiver, parent) is required, herein referred to as parent permission.
- Current significant alcohol withdrawal symptoms (score \> 10) on the Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment for Alcohol-Revised (CIWA-AR); those with current significant alcohol withdrawal may be re-screened after...
- DSM-5 criteria for a severe SUD besides alcohol, cannabis and tobacco
- Psychosis NOTE: Prospective participants diagnosed with psychiatric disorders not specifically excluded above may be included at the discretion of the principal investigator as long as the concurrent treatment for the...
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 13 years to 19 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Providence, Rhode Island, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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