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Culturally Adapted Treatment for Substance Abuse (CAST Trial)

N/A

Recruiting

Led By Brittany Bryant, DSW

Research Sponsored by Medical University of South Carolina

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Be younger than 18 years old

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up baseline, after study completion, and up to 3 months post-intervention, an average of 6 months.

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial aims to study how ethnic and racial discrimination affects alcohol and drug use in Black justice-involved youth. Interviews and focus groups will be conducted.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for Black or African American youth aged 12-17 who are currently on community probation. It aims to address substance use disorders by considering the impact of racial discrimination in treatment.

What is being tested?

The study is testing a culturally adapted treatment program for adolescent substance abuse, focusing on the unique experiences of Black Justice-Involved Youth and how ethnic and racial discrimination affects recovery.

What are the potential side effects?

Since this trial involves interviews and focus groups rather than medical interventions, there are no direct physical side effects. However, discussing sensitive topics may cause emotional discomfort.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ baseline, after study completion, and up to 3 months post-intervention, an average of 6 months.

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~baseline, after study completion, and up to 3 months post-intervention, an average of 6 months.

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline, after study completion, and up to 3 months post-intervention, an average of 6 months. for reporting.