RecruitingNot Applicable

CARS: Cannabis and Alcohol Reduction Study

United States52 participantsStarted 2023-01-25

Plain-language 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.

Who can participate

Age range

13 Years – 17 Years

Sex

ALL

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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.

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

Change in cannabis use as assessed by Timeline Followback

Timeframe: Baseline and Three-Month Follow-up

Change in alcohol use as assessed by Timeline Followback

Timeframe: Baseline and Three-Month Follow-up

Change in Cannabis Approach Bias (D-Score)

Timeframe: Baseline, One-Week Follow-up, and Three-Month Follow-up

Change Cannabis Approach Bias (D-Score)

Timeframe: Baseline, One-Week Follow-up, and Three-Month Follow-up

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05486234

SponsorMedical University of South Carolina

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-07-31

Contact for this trial

Austin M Hahn, Ph.D.

854-444-9456 hahna@musc.edu

View on ClinicalTrials.gov More Cannabis Use trials

Who can participate

Age range

13 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.