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Clinical Screening and Peer Interventions to Prevent Substance Use in At-Risk Adolescents
Sponsor: University of Vermont
Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to test a method of preventing substance use among adolescents. Young people aged 11-14 who have depression, anxiety, or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are at higher than usual risk for starting substances such as alcohol, tobacco products, or drugs. The main question the investigators aim to answer is: "Will watching short videos in their doctor's office every three months that were made by other adolescents in their community about not using drugs and other substances prevent at risk adolescents from starting to use those substances?" The investigators will measure the outcome by asking participants to complete a survey every three months. The survey is a standard set of questions about behavior, including substance use. If they have started to use substances, they will get treatment for substance use. If they have not, they will watch another video and come back three months later to repeat the survey.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
11 Years - 14 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
50
Start Date
2025-09
Completion Date
2027-06
Last Updated
2025-07-20
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Peer to peer video to raise awareness about substance use
A total of 4 short, animated videos will be created using design concepts and language created by the VT RAYS. Each video will be \<2 minutes in length and address a specific topic including e-cigarette, cannabis, alcohol and other substance use. These videos will be curated online and shown to study participants during their scheduled primary care visits. The video will be followed by a short online survey available immediately after viewing to collect feedback on the content.