Illegal Drug UseNCT07312591
Using the LINE@ Online Platform to Follow Up on Illegal Drug Use Among College and University Students
A study testing LINE@ Online Platform Intervention in people with Illegal Drug Use, run by National Taiwan Normal University at 1 site in Taiwan.
Trial summary
This study developed a LINE@ online platform for tracking college and university students involved in illegal drug use, with the aim of evaluating the effectiveness of the intervention. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Illegal Drug Use
- What is being tested?
- LINE@ Online Platform Intervention
- Type of treatment
- Medical device
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 30 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTaiwan
- Study dates
- 1 Sep 2025to Jun 2026
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 years and older
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- College students with a history of illegal drug use (confirmed by urine screening or other methods, such as self-reported use, curiosity-driven misuse, or accidental use)
Who cannot join
- Younger than 18 years old
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
Taiwan1 site, 1 recruiting
- Recruiting
National Taiwan Normal University
Taipei, Heping E. Rd, 106
Guo Guo, PhD, (02)7749-1737, jonglong@ntnu.edu.tw
About this study
Official title: Using Line@ Online Platform to Follow up on Counseling Intervention Effectiveness for Illegal Drug Use Among College and University Students
This study developed a LINE@ online platform for tracking college and university students involved in illegal drug use, with the aim of evaluating the effectiveness of the intervention.
Read the detailed description
Effectiveness indicators were collected using a structured questionnaire, including family functioning, severity of substance dependence, motivation for change, and emotional health management. In addition, a structured questionnaire was used to gather university students' user evaluations of the LINE@ online platform.
- Conditions
- Illegal Drug Use
- Being tested
- LINE@ Online Platform Intervention
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
LINE@ Online Platform InterventionDevice
Using digital learning materials covering family functioning, substance dependence severity, motivation for change, and emotional health management.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| LINE@ Online Platform Intervention Group | Experimental | LINE@ Online Platform Intervention Receives: Device: LINE@ Online Platform Intervention |
| Control Group | No intervention | Not described |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Family Functioning
1.Assessment of family dynamics and functioning using using validated scales FAMILY APGAR (questionnaire). 2.The score ranges from 0 to 10, with higher scores indicating better family functioning.
Measured: To be completed within 2 months from the start of participation
Severity of Substance Dependence
1.Evaluation of the severity of substance dependence among participants using validated scales The Severity of Dependence Scale (questionnaire). 2.The score ranges from 0 to 15, with higher scores indicating a greater level of substance dependence in the participant.
Measured: To be completed within 2 months from the start of participation
Motivation for Change
1.Measurement of participants' motivation to change their substance use using validated scales University of Rhode Island Change Assessment (questionnaire). 2.The score ranges from 2 to 10, with higher scores indicating a greater severity of addictive behaviors and a higher level of motivation to change in the participant's clinical course.
Measured: To be completed within 2 months from the start of participation
Emotional Health Management
1.Assessment of emotional health management skills through using validated scales Brief Symptom Rating Scale (questionnaire). 2.The score ranges from 0 to 20, with higher scores indicating a greater level of emotional distress.
Measured: To be completed within 2 months from the start of participation
Drug Abuse Screening Test
1.Survey on illegal drug use in the past 1 month using validated scales Drug Abuse Screening Test (questionnaire). 2.The score ranges from 0 to 10, with higher scores indicating a higher risk level of illegal drug use.
Measured: To be completed within 2 months from the start of participation
Secondary outcomes (1)
User Evaluation of the LINE@ Online Platform
1.Participants' evaluation of the usability and effectiveness of the LINE@ platform using validated scales System usability scale (questionnaire). 2.The score ranges from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating a higher evaluation of the educational material by the participants.
Measured: To be completed within 2 months from the start of participation
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted31 Dec 2025
- Study start1 Sep 2025
- Primary completionJun 2026 (estimated)
- Study completionJun 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Illegal Drug UseStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Investigator
- Enrolment
- 30 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- National Taiwan Normal University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Li Yi Xuan, National Taiwan Normal University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07312591
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 202506HM023
- Status last verified
- Dec 2025
- First submitted
- 16 Sep 2025
- Last updated
- 31 Dec 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Undecided
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 31 Dec 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Using Line@ Online Platform to Follow up on Counseling Intervention Effectiveness for Illegal Drug Use Among College and University Students
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07312591
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 202506HM023
- Conditions
- Illegal Drug Use
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Recruiting
- Enrolment
- 30 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- National Taiwan Normal UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Sep 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- Jun 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- Jun 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 31 Dec 2025 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This study developed a LINE@ online platform for tracking college and university students involved in illegal drug use, with the aim of evaluating the effectiveness of the intervention.
Detailed description
Effectiveness indicators were collected using a structured questionnaire, including family functioning, severity of substance dependence, motivation for change, and emotional health management. In addition, a structured questionnaire was used to gather university students' user evaluations of the LINE@ online platform.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (investigator)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| LINE@ Online Platform Intervention Group | Experimental | Device: LINE@ Online Platform InterventionLINE@ Online Platform Intervention |
| Control Group | No intervention | – |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- College students with a history of illegal drug use (confirmed by urine screening or other methods, such as self-reported use, curiosity-driven misuse, or accidental use)
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Younger than 18 years old
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| LINE@ Online Platform InterventionUsing digital learning materials covering family functioning, substance dependence severity, motivation for change, and emotional health management. | Device | LINE@ Online Platform Intervention Group |
Primary outcome
Family Functioning
Time frame: To be completed within 2 months from the start of participation
1.Assessment of family dynamics and functioning using using validated scales FAMILY APGAR (questionnaire). 2.The score ranges from 0 to 10, with higher scores indicating better family functioning.
Severity of Substance Dependence
Time frame: To be completed within 2 months from the start of participation
1.Evaluation of the severity of substance dependence among participants using validated scales The Severity of Dependence Scale (questionnaire). 2.The score ranges from 0 to 15, with higher scores indicating a greater level of substance dependence in the participant.
Motivation for Change
Time frame: To be completed within 2 months from the start of participation
1.Measurement of participants' motivation to change their substance use using validated scales University of Rhode Island Change Assessment (questionnaire). 2.The score ranges from 2 to 10, with higher scores indicating a greater severity of addictive behaviors and a higher level of motivation to change in the participant's clinical course.
Emotional Health Management
Time frame: To be completed within 2 months from the start of participation
1.Assessment of emotional health management skills through using validated scales Brief Symptom Rating Scale (questionnaire). 2.The score ranges from 0 to 20, with higher scores indicating a greater level of emotional distress.
Drug Abuse Screening Test
Time frame: To be completed within 2 months from the start of participation
1.Survey on illegal drug use in the past 1 month using validated scales Drug Abuse Screening Test (questionnaire). 2.The score ranges from 0 to 10, with higher scores indicating a higher risk level of illegal drug use.
1 secondary outcome
User Evaluation of the LINE@ Online Platform
Time frame: To be completed within 2 months from the start of participation
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 31 Dec 2025.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Undecided
Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing LINE@ Online Platform Intervention in people with Illegal Drug Use, run by National Taiwan Normal University at 1 site in Taiwan.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 31 Dec 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Taiwan. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Li Li, BS (0912978806, bcfs0340090@gmail.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Family Functioning (time frame: To be completed within 2 months from the start of participation). The study lists 5 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 31 Dec 2025; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 3 Nov 2026.