CARS: Cannabis and Alcohol Reduction Study (NCT05486234)
Brief Computerized Intervention for Reducing Adolescent Cannabis and Alcohol Use
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
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.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Medical University of South Carolina — Charleston, South Carolina
Age range: 13 Years to 17 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- modified Approach-Avoidance Task (mAAT), which aims to modify automatic approach bias (BEHAVIORAL)
- modified Approach-Avoidance Task (mAAT) that does not aim to modify automatic approach bias. (BEHAVIORAL)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- Medical University of South Carolina — Charleston, South Carolina
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (854) 444-9456
Email: hahna@musc.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.