Status:

UNKNOWN

Project RAD: A Brief Intervention for Young Adult Alcohol or Marijuana Users

Lead Sponsor:

University of Houston

Conditions:

Alcohol; Use, Problem

Marijuana Usage

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-25 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

This is a pilot study of the feasibility, acceptability, and effectiveness of a brief, one-session intervention for a diverse sample of 44 young adults who report alcohol binge drinking or marijuana u...

Detailed Description

This study is a preliminary examination of the feasibility, acceptability, and effectiveness of a brief, one-session intervention for a diverse sample of young adults who report alcohol binge drinking...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Between the ages of 18 and 25.
  • Able to speak and read the English language.
  • Agree to participate in the study and be available for two study visits that will occur at baseline and approximately 6-month after the baseline visit.
  • Report at least 1 alcohol binge drinking episode in the past month (binge drinking is defined as 4 or more drinks in a 2 hour period for women, 5 or more drinks in a 2 hour period for men (NIAAA, 2004) OR report the use of marijuana on at least 1 occasion in the past month.
  • Have access to an email account or phone number to communicate with study personnel.
  • Identify as a member of a minority group, disadvantaged group, or marginalized based on race, ethnicity, heritage, immigration status, gender, sexual orientation, religion, and disability status.

Exclusion

  • In the past month, consumed an average of 7 or more drinks per week for females or 14 or more drinks per week for males.
  • Marijuana use on 4 or more days per week in the past month.
  • A pattern of impaired functioning due to alcohol or marijuana use during the past month;
  • In the past year, family members, close friends, or medical providers have expressed concerns about their alcohol or marijuana use and have advised them to quit.
  • A history of a Substance Use Disorders (Alcohol; Amphetamines; Cannabis; Cocaine; Hallucinogens; Opioids; Phencyclidine; and Sedatives, Hypnotics and Anxiolytics).
  • A history of a chronic and/or severe psychiatric disorder that would interfere with participation (i.e., Schizophrenia, Delusional Disorder, Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, or a Mood Disorder with Psychotic Features).
  • Unavailable for a 2.5 hour baseline visit and a follow-up visit 6 months post baseline.
  • Unable to provide contact information to allow for study related communication.
  • Pregnant or nursing.
  • Identified as a UH student that the PI (Dr. Marcel de Dios) has had or will likely have direct access to or influence over through academic activities such as coursework, advising, or research mentoring.
  • Identified by the study PI as unsuitable for participating in the study due to significant circumstances that would interfere with participation including threatening behavior or an inability/unwillingness to respond to basic study related questions and instructions.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

January 1 2019

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

October 1 2020

Estimated Enrollment :

44 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT03801096

Start Date

January 1 2019

End Date

October 1 2020

Last Update

January 11 2019

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