Clinical trials: Abuse
Parenting, Child Rearing
Strengthening Families and Reducing Risk Thru Developmental and Legal Collaboration
Project Dulce is designed to test a new approach to delivering family support, in the context of the primary care medical home. The target population to be served is infants between birth and 6 months old and their families who…
- Conditions
- Parenting, Child Rearing, Child Abuse, Child Neglect
- Trial name
- dulce (NCT01343940)
- Testing
- Project dulce, Safety intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 402 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Boston Medical Center
Drug Resistant Epilepsy
CANnabinoids for Drug Resistant Epilepsy (DRE) in Adults and Children
Epilepsy is a neurological disorder affecting more than 50 million people globally, including more than 260,000 Canadians. Cannabidiol (CBD) reduces seizure frequency and improves quality of life for adults and children with Drug…
- Trial name
- CAN-DRE (NCT07023744)
- Testing
- CBD Isolate, CBD CHE
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- University of Manitoba
Alcohol Abuse
Emotion Regulation Interventions for Preventing Collegiate Escalations in Drinking
In the most recent National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), college aged respondents between 18 and 25 years old reported the highest alcohol use rates (over 58%) as well as the highest rates of binge drinking of any age…
- Trial name
- PACER (NCT04492982)
- Testing
- Yoga, Distress Tolerance
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 197 people
- Sponsor
- University of Connecticut
Risk Behavior, Substance Abuse
Juvenile Offender HIV Prevention and Drug Abuse Services
This study will determine the clinical effectiveness, moderators and mechanisms of change, and economic impact of an integrative, family-based intervention that concurrently targets change in HIV/Sexually Transmitted Disease…
- Conditions
- Risk Behavior, Substance Abuse, Delinquency
- Trial name
- Day Treatment (NCT01922297)
- Testing
- Day Treatment MDFT-HIV, Day Treatment SAU
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 121 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Alcohol Abuse
Alcohol Early Intervention for Freshmen
Alcohol abuse among college students is a significant and long-standing public health issue. The transition into college is marked by substantial increases in alcohol abuse and problems, suggesting the importance of interventions…
- Trial name
- Transitions (NCT00852033)
- Testing
- Brief Motivational Intervention (BMI), Parent Based Intervention plus booster, Combined brief motivational intervention and parent based intervention plus boosters for both interventions
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,014 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
Substance-related Disorders, Alcohol-related Disorders
Specialized Substance Abuse Supervision (SSAS) Versus Non-SSAS Recidivism Rates Among Nebraska Felony Drug Offenders
This social science study hypothesizes that convicted felony drug offenders in Nebraska who participated in Specialized Substance Abuse Supervision (SSAS) as part of their probation or parole showed significantly better outcomes…
- Trial name
- SSAS (NCT00690352)
- Testing
- Specialized Substance Abuse Supervision (SSAS)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 344 people
- Sponsor
- University of Nebraska
Autism Spectrum Disorder
The Effects of Medical Cannabis in Children With Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) commonly exhibit comorbid symptoms such as aggression, hyperactivity and anxiety. Data on the effects of cannabidiol rich cannabis extract use for ASD is promising but still limited.
- Trial name
- NCT05212493
- Testing
- Cannabis oil
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 128 people
- Sponsor
- Assaf-Harofeh Medical Center
Adolescent
Development of a Community-based Network for Drug Abusers
Hidden drug abuse remains a significant concern for public health. An appropriate intervention is necessary to encourage hidden drug abusers to report their situations and seek professional help.
- Trial name
- NCT04400526
- Testing
- A video competition, A training workshop, A mass promotional campaign
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 250 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Benzodiazepine Dependence, Benzodiazepine Abuse
Prevention of Benzodiazepine Misuse in Primary Care
Benzodiazepines and benzodiazepine-like hypnotics (z-drugs) are prevalent and addictive narcotics. Guidelines recommend restricted prescription of these drugs for anxiety and insomnia.
- Conditions
- Benzodiazepine Dependence, Benzodiazepine Abuse, Substance Use Disorders
- Trial name
- NCT04533230
- Testing
- Educational intervention with prescription feedback, Information on treatment guidelines
- Where
- Sweden
- Sponsor
- Karolinska Institutet
Antisocial Behavior
Multisystemic Therapy-Emerging Adults (MST-EA) for Substance Abuse
This study's purpose is to examine the effectiveness of a promising intervention for emerging adults (EAs) with alcohol and other drug (AOD) abuse and justice involvement in achieving the ultimate outcome of reduced criminal…
- Trial name
- NCT03035877
- Testing
- Multisystemic Therapy-Emerging Adults, Enhanced Treatment as Usual
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 183 people
- Sponsor
- Chestnut Health Systems
Antisocial Personality Disorder, Substance Use Disorder
Justice-Involved Veterans and Moral Reconation Therapy
The purpose of this study is to determine whether Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT) is effective for reducing risk of criminal recidivism and improving other health-related outcomes (substance use, mental health, housing, and…
- Trial name
- MRT (NCT02524171)
- Testing
- Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT)
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 344 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Cannabis Dependence, Harmful Use
Cannabis Abstinence and Neurocognitive Assessment in Adolescence
Cannabis Abstinence and Neurocognitive Assessment in Adolescence
- Conditions
- Cannabis Dependence, Harmful Use, Cognitive Assessment
- Trial name
- CANAA (NCT07160153)
- Testing
- Neurocognitive assessment, Urine toxicological assessment
- Where
- Czechia
- Volunteers
- 29 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital Pilsen
Mental Health Issue, Family Relations
An Evaluation of a Family Counseling Intervention ("Tuko Pamoja") in Kenya
The purpose of this study is to evaluate a family counseling intervention, entitled "Tuko Pamoja" (Translation "We are Together" in Kiswahili).
- Conditions
- Mental Health Issue, Family Relations, Family Conflict, Child Mental Disorder
- Trial name
- C0058 (4C) (NCT06417918)
- Testing
- Tuko Pamoja, "We are Together" in Kiswahili
- Where
- Kenya
- Volunteers
- 240 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Adolescent Behavior, Emergency Department
Emergency Department Healthcare Education Assessment and Response for Teen Relationships: A Pilot Feasibility Study
This is a single-site, randomized, controlled trial. Investigators will evaluate feasibility of the Emergency Department Healthcare Education Assessment and Response for Teen Relationships (ED-HEART) intervention among…
- Conditions
- Adolescent Behavior, Emergency Department, Abuse Physical, Abuse Mental
- Trial name
- ED-HEART (NCT05194202)
- Testing
- ED-HEART
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 175 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City
HIV Infections
HIV, Abuse, and Psychiatric Disorders Among Youth
One subgroup of adolescents at particular risk for HIV is those with psychiatric disorders. Furthermore, those with histories of sexual abuse have been found to have riskier attitudes, poorer sexual communication skills, and less…
- Trial name
- Project STAR (NCT00603369)
- Testing
- group intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 212 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Rhode Island Hospital
Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic
Treatment of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in Sexually Abused Children
The purpose of this study is to compare the effectiveness of two psychological therapies used to treat PTSD in children who have recently been sexually abused: Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) vs Child…
- Trial name
- NCT00000383
- Testing
- Trauma-Focused CBT, Child-Centered Therapy
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 229 people
- Sponsor
- Allegheny Singer Research Institute (also known as Allegheny Health Network Research Institute)
Alcohol Abuse, Cannabis Abuse
Trial of Computerized SBI to Reduce Teen Alcohol Use
The goal of this project is to test the effectiveness of a computer-facilitated alcohol screening and brief intervention (c-ASBI) system for 12- to 18-year-old primary care patients in a multi-site, randomized comparative…
- Conditions
- Alcohol Abuse, Cannabis Abuse, Nicotine Dependence
- Trial name
- NCT01784627
- Testing
- c-ASBI
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Sponsor
- Boston Children's Hospital
Adolescent Problem Behavior, Truancy; Unsocialized
Substance Use Interventions for Truant Adolescents
This study evaluates a brief motivation-building intervention for parents and teens to reduce truancy and substance use. It is hypothesized that the motivational intervention will result in better outcomes compared to an…
- Conditions
- Adolescent Problem Behavior, Truancy; Unsocialized, Marijuana Abuse, Truancy; Socialized
- Trial name
- GOALS (NCT03655574)
- Testing
- Motivational + Family Check-up (MET+FCU), Psychoeducation
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 110 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brown University
Adolescent Cannabis Use Disorder
Biofeedback for Adolescent Cannabis Use Disorder
The aims of this study are: 1) to estimate the effect size of HRV biofeedback for stress in adolescents undergoing cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for cannabis use disorder (primary outcome: Perceived Stress Scale) and 2) to…
- Trial name
- NCT02059083
- Testing
- Heart rate variability biofeedback, CBT
- Sponsor
- Denver Health and Hospital Authority
Use; Tobacco, Harmful, Alcohol Abuse
Dental and Medical Office iMET to Reduce Teen Tobacco, Alcohol, and Drug Use
The purpose of the project is to improve adolescent behavioral counseling services in healthcare settings with a new Internet/Intranet-based Motivational Enhancement Therapy (iMET) intervention that targets the use of tobacco…
- Conditions
- Use; Tobacco, Harmful, Alcohol Abuse, Drug Abuse
- Trial name
- NCT00907309
- Testing
- iMET, iMET/TE
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 121 people
- Sponsor
- Boston Children's Hospital