CompletedNot Applicable

Preventing Drug Abuse Among Sexual Minority Youth

United States1,216 participantsStarted 2020-01-15

Plain-language summary

The planned randomized clinical trial will longitudinally test a tailored, web-based drug abuse prevention program with a nationwide sample of 15- to 17-year-old sexual minority youth (youth who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, or unsure of their sexual orientation).

Who can participate

Age range

15 Years – 17 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * teenagers between the ages of 15-17 years old * identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or unsure of sexual orientation * speak and read English * access to a private desktop, laptop, or tablet with broadband internet access Exclusion: \- Lives outside the United States of America

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Average Number of Times Youth Drank Alcohol in the Past Month

Timeframe: an average of 5 months from study onset

Average Number of Times Youth Drank Alcohol in the Past Month

Timeframe: 1-year follow-up

Average Number of Times Youth Drank Alcohol in the Past Month

Timeframe: 2-year follow-up

Average Number of Times Youth Drank Alcohol in the Past Month

Timeframe: 3-year follow-up

Average Number of Times Youth Binge Drank in the Past Month

Timeframe: an average of 5 months from study onset

Average Number of Times Youth Binge Drank in the Past Month

Timeframe: 1-year follow-up

Average Number of Times Youth Binge Drank in the Past Month

Timeframe: 2-year follow-up

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03954535

SponsorColumbia University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-03-30

Results submitted2025-07-25

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Who can participate

Age range

15 Years – 17 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

What they're measuring

Average Number of Times Youth Drank Alcohol in the Past Month

Timeframe: an average of 5 months from study onset

Average Number of Times Youth Drank Alcohol in the Past Month

Timeframe: 1-year follow-up

Average Number of Times Youth Drank Alcohol in the Past Month

Timeframe: 2-year follow-up

Average Number of Times Youth Drank Alcohol in the Past Month

Timeframe: 3-year follow-up

Average Number of Times Youth Binge Drank in the Past Month

Timeframe: an average of 5 months from study onset

Average Number of Times Youth Binge Drank in the Past Month

Timeframe: 1-year follow-up

Average Number of Times Youth Binge Drank in the Past Month

Timeframe: 2-year follow-up