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Brief Intervention Combined With Health Coaching Via Social Media for Cannabis Use

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Cannabis Use
Registration Number
NCT04316741
Lead Sponsor
University of Michigan
Brief Summary

The purpose of the study is to develop and test social media interventions to help young people increase well-being and reduce risky behaviors. The study will help researchers learn about ways to deliver wellness information in a way that is appealing and helpful to young people who use Snapchat.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
63
Inclusion Criteria

Individuals seen in the Emergency Department at Hurley Medical Center who meet these criteria

  • self-report of weekly or more frequent cannabis use for past 3 months
  • past month Snapchat use
  • ability to consent
  • English-speaking
  • between ages 18-25
  • smart phone ownership
Exclusion Criteria
  • Emergency Department presentation for suicidality and/or acute psychosis, being in police custody, or present with psychological distress requiring intensive social work (e.g. sexual assault)
  • having a medical cannabis card

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Snapchat Health Coaching FeasibilityUp to 1 month

% of participants who complete key activities (e.g., % who reply to at least 1 Snapchat message)

Brief Intervention FeasibilityImmediate

% of participants assigned to condition who complete the brief intervention

Brief Intervention AcceptabilityImmediate post-test administered after the session

Acceptability rating completed by participants for the brief intervention session

Snapchat Acceptability Rating1 month

Acceptability rating completed by participants for the Snapchat-delivered health coaching.

Item: In general, I enjoyed the Snapchat messages from the SnapCoach team. (Not at all, A little, Somewhat, Very, Extremely)

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Hurley Medical Center

🇺🇸

Flint, Michigan, United States

Hurley Medical Center
🇺🇸Flint, Michigan, United States

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