About this trial
The goal of this clinical trial is to test a method of preventing substance use among adolescents. Young people aged 11-14 who have depression, anxiety, or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are at higher than usual risk for starting substances such as alcohol, tobacco products, or drugs. The main question the investigators aim to answer is:
"Will watching short videos in their doctor's office every three months that were made by other adolescents in their community about not using drugs and other substances prevent at risk adolescents from starting to use those substances?"
The investigators will measure the outcome by asking participants to complete a survey every three months. The survey is a standard set of questions about behavior, including substance use. If they have started to use substances, they will get treatment for substance use. If they have not, they will watch another video and come back three months later to repeat the survey.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Diagnosis of depression, anxiety, or ADHD
Disqualifiers
Has not initiated substance use
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Peer to peer video to raise awareness about substance use
Treatment groups
Locations
Sponsors and collaborators
University of Vermont
Lead sponsor
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Collaborator