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NCT05486234 CARS: Cannabis and Alcohol Reduction Study

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NCT ID NCT05486234
Status Recruiting
Phase —
Sponsor Medical University of South Carolina
Condition Cannabis Use
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 52 participants
Start Date 2023-01-25
Primary Completion 2026-09-30

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 13 Years
Max Age 17 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
modified Approach-Avoidance Task (mAAT), which aims to modify automatic approach biasmodified Approach-Avoidance Task (mAAT) that does not aim to modify automatic approach bias.

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 52 participants in total. It began in 2023-01-25 with a primary completion date of 2026-09-30.

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Brief Summary

The study will test a computerized treatment with subjects ages 13-17 years who are seeking treatment for alcohol and/or cannabis use. Follow-up assessments will be conducted at one- and three-months following treatment.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * between the ages of 13 and 17 * be seeking treatment for either cannabis or alcohol use; * report co-occurring alcohol and cannabis use during the past three months (i.e., participants who report using both alcohol and cannabis during the three months prior to participation in the study, regardless of if the use was simultaneous) * have a caregiver willing to participate and provide consent.

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Austin M Hahn, Ph.D.

✉ hahna@musc.edu

📞 854-444-9456

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT05486234 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 13 Years or older, up to 17 Years, studying Cannabis Use. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT05486234 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT05486234 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at hahna@musc.edu for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT05486234 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Charleston, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT05486234 clinical trial?

NCT05486234 is sponsored by Medical University of South Carolina. The trial plans to enroll 52 participants.

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