Trial of Computerized MET for Adolescent Substance Use



Status:Withdrawn
Conditions:Smoking Cessation, Psychiatric, Tobacco Consumers
Therapuetic Areas:Psychiatry / Psychology, Pulmonary / Respiratory Diseases
Healthy:No
Age Range:12 - 21
Updated:4/21/2016
Start Date:October 2013

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Trial Summary
Trial Overview
Inclusion Criteria

Randomized Controlled Trial of Computerized MET for Adolescent Substance Use

The purpose of this study is to test the effects of a computerized, self-directed
Motivational Enhancement Therapy program for adolescent substance use (iMET), in comparison
to clinician-delivered MET and Treatment As Usual (TAU), on treatment engagement and
substance use. The investigators hypothesize that both iMET and MET will be more effective
than TAU in engaging/retaining patients in treatment and in reducing substance use during a
12-month follow-up period. The investigators also hypothesize that Self-directed iMET will
be as effective as the clinician-guided MET in increasing treatment engagement and
abstinence during the 12-months follow-up period.


Inclusion Criteria:

- completed initial visit at the treatment program;

- be available to return for iMET/MET sessions (if assigned)

- be available to complete all follow-up measurements

- a past-12-month CRAFFT score >1

- have used substances on >6 days (not including tobacco use) during the 90 days
preceding their visit

Exclusion Criteria:

- unable to speak and understand English, or read English at a 5th grade reading level

- youth deemed by the clinical team to require immediate hospitalization or referral to
more intensive residential treatment
We found this trial at
1
site
Boston Children's Hospital
300 Longwood Ave
Boston, Massachusetts 02115
(617) 355-6000
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