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Motivational Interviewing and Neuroimaging With Adolescents

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Alcohol Use, Unspecified
Registration Number
NCT03367858
Lead Sponsor
University of Rhode Island
Brief Summary

This is a randomized controlled trial to examine the impact of two brief interventions on adolescent and young adult alcohol use behaviors and related brain response. The interventions being compared are motivational interviewing (MI) and brief adolescent mindfulness (BAM).

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
204
Inclusion Criteria
  • within the specified age range
  • >= 1 past two month binge drinking episode
  • right-handed
  • proficient in English
  • agree to be contacted for the 3, 6, and 12 month follow ups
  • informed consent of a parent/guardian, if under 18 years old
  • informed assent/consent of participating youth
Exclusion Criteria
  • > 3 past-month instances of non-nicotine and/or non-cannabis substance use (e.g., methamphetamine)
  • evidence of brain injury/illness or neurological disorder including psychosis
  • lifetime loss of consciousness >= 2 min
  • unremovable metal on/in body, or other functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) contraindications (e.g., pregnancy)

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Alcohol-related Problemsassessed at baseline, and 3-, 6-, and 12-month post-treatment follow ups; 12-month follow up reported

Rutgers Alcohol Problems Index (RAPI) to assess alcohol-related problems. Minimum individual value = 0; maximum individual value = 92. Higher scores mean more alcohol-related problems.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Oregon Health & Science University

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Portland, Oregon, United States

Oregon Health & Science University
🇺🇸Portland, Oregon, United States

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