Trial of Computerized MET for Adolescent Substance Use

Withdrawn before enrolling · Phase 1

Conditions studied: Drug Abuse, Alcohol Abuse, Nicotine Dependence

In brief

The purpose of this study is to test the effects of a computerized, self-directed Motivational Enhancement Therapy program for adolescent substance use (iMET), in comparison to clinician-delivered MET and Treatment As Usual (TAU), on treatment engagement and substance use. The investigators hypothesize that both iMET and MET will be more effective than TAU in engaging/retaining patients in treatment and in reducing substance use during a 12-month follow-up period. The investigators also hypothesize that Self-directed iMET will be as effective as the clinician-guided MET in increasing treatment engagement and abstinence during the 12-months follow-up period.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01784653

Run by

Boston Children's Hospital

People needed

0

Starts

2013-10-01

Last updated by the study team

2017-04-12

Who can join

Age: 12 and older, up to 21. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• completed initial visit at the treatment program;
• be available to return for iMET/MET sessions (if assigned)
• be available to complete all follow-up measurements
• a past-12-month CRAFFT score >1
• have used substances on >6 days (not including tobacco use) during the 90 days preceding their visit

You may not qualify if…

• unable to speak and understand English, or read English at a 5th grade reading level
• youth deemed by the clinical team to require immediate hospitalization or referral to more intensive residential treatment

Where it is running

• Boston Children's Hospital — Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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