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Social Media Intervention for Cannabis Use in Emerging Adults

Primary Purpose

Cannabis Use

Status
Completed
Phase
Not Applicable
Locations
United States
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Social Media Intervention
Sponsored by
University of Michigan
About
Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional health services research trial for Cannabis Use focused on measuring Social Media

Eligibility Criteria

18 Years - 25 Years (Adult)All SexesDoes not accept healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria:

  • self-report using cannabis at least 3 time per week or more often in the past month
  • active Facebook profile
  • view and click on a social media ad

Exclusion Criteria:

  • fail identity verification based on 1) Internet Protocol (IP) addresses, 2) survey time completion, 3) repeat attempts, 4) survey responses, and 5) photo identification via a timestamped selfie sent to the research staff.

Sites / Locations

  • University of Michigan

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm 2

Arm Type

Experimental

No Intervention

Arm Label

Social Media Intervention

Control

Arm Description

Facebook page that will deliver health information focused on increasing well-being and reducing risky behaviors.

An Attention-Control E-News (control) condition

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Frequency of Cannabis Use as Reported on the Timeline Follow-Back (TLFB)
30-day TLFB self-report will be used to assess total number of days of cannabis use.
Frequency of Cannabis Use as Reported on the Timeline Follow-Back (TLFB)
30-day TLFB self-report will be used to assess total number of days of cannabis use.
Quantity of Cannabis Used as Reported on the Timeline Follow-Back (TLFB)
30-day Timeline Follow-Back (TLFB) self-report will be used to assess quantity (grams) of cannabis consumed.
Quantity of Cannabis Used as Reported on the Timeline Follow-Back (TLFB)
30-day Timeline Follow-Back (TLFB) self-report will be used to assess quantity (grams) of cannabis consumed.
Consequences of Cannabis Use as Measured by the Marijuana Adolescent Consequences Questionnaire Using Dichotomous Response Scale as Previously Described Throughout This Trial Registration.
Marijuana Adolescent Consequences Questionnaire will be used to assess past 3 month consequences of cannabis use. Consequences are measured by report of number of times incidents from the list of 26 items (e.g., quality of work suffered, had less energy, etc.) resulted from cannabis use. Responses will be dichotomized (0 = never, 1= greater than never) and summed for a total score reflecting total number of consequences. Response scale: Never 1-2 times 3-5 times 6-10 times More than 10 times Minimum score =0, maximum = 26. Higher score = more consequences.
Consequences of Cannabis Use as Measured by the Marijuana Adolescent Consequences Questionnaire
Marijuana Adolescent Consequences Questionnaire will be used to assess past 3 month consequences of cannabis use. Consequences are measured by report of number of times incidents from the list of 26 items (e.g., quality of work suffered, had less energy, etc.) resulted from cannabis use. Responses will be dichotomized (0 = never, 1= greater than never) and summed for a total score reflecting total number of consequences. Response scale: Never 1-2 times 3-5 times 6-10 times More than 10 times Minimum score =0, maximum = 26. Higher score = more consequences.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Perceived Risk of Cannabis Use as Measured by 2 Modified Items From the Monitoring the Future Survey
Two items rating current opinion on a scale from "no risk" to "great risk" of their perceived risk harm from occasional cannabis use and regular use. Items are-- How much do you think people risk harming themselves (physically or in other ways), if they: Use marijuana or marijuana products occasionally Use marijuana or marijuana products regularly Response options are: No risk Slight risk Moderate risk Great risk Answers from both items are added together. The total range of two items summed can be 2-8. Higher totals indicate higher perceived risk.
Perceived Risk of Cannabis Use as Measured by Modified Items From the Monitoring the Future Survey
Two items rating current opinion on a scale from "no risk" to "great risk" of their perceived risk harm from occasional cannabis use and regular use. Items are-- How much do you think people risk harming themselves (physically or in other ways), if they: Use marijuana or marijuana products occasionally Use marijuana or marijuana products regularly Response options are: No risk Slight risk Moderate risk Great risk Answers from both items are added together. The total range of two items summed can be 2-8. Higher totals indicate higher perceived risk.
Peer Approval/Disapproval of Cannabis Use as Measured by Item Modified From Monitoring the Future Survey
One item rating of current perception of whether their close friends would disapprove of their cannabis use (regardless of how much they use), rated as: Not disapprove Disapprove Strongly disapprove
Peer Approval/Disapproval of Cannabis Use as Measured by Item Modified From Monitoring the Future Survey
One item rating of current perception of whether their close friends would disapprove of their cannabis use (regardless of how much they use), rated as: 1 Not disapprove 2 Disapprove 3 Strongly disapprove
Cannabis Impaired Driving as Measured by 5 Items From the Modified Young Adult Driving Questionnaire
Five items from the modified Young Adult Driving Questionnaire will be used to assess past 3 month driving under the influence of cannabis. Response values will be summed for a total score. In the PAST 3 MONTHS...how many times did you drive within one hour after using marijuana or marijuana products containing THC? how many times did you drive while a little high on marijuana or marijuana products containing THC? how many times did you drive while very high on marijuana or marijuana products containing THC? how many times did you drive when you knew your use of marijuana/marijuana products containing THC may already have affected your coordination? how many times did you ride in a car or other vehicle driven by someone who had been using marijuana or marijuana products containing THC? Response options: 0= Never Once Twice 3 times 4 times 5 times 6-9 times 10 or more times
Cannabis Impaired Driving as Measured by 5 Items From the Modified Young Adult Driving Questionnaire
Five items from the modified Young Adult Driving Questionnaire will be used to assess past 3 month driving under the influence of cannabis. Response values will be summed for a total score. In the PAST 3 MONTHS...how many times did you drive within one hour after using marijuana or marijuana products containing THC? how many times did you drive while a little high on marijuana or marijuana products containing THC? how many times did you drive while very high on marijuana or marijuana products containing THC? how many times did you drive when you knew your use of marijuana/marijuana products containing THC may already have affected your coordination? how many times did you ride in a car or other vehicle driven by someone who had been using marijuana or marijuana products containing THC? Response options: 0= Never Once Twice 3 times 4 times 5 times 6-9 times 10 or more times
Other Drug Use as Measured by Items Modified From Monitoring the Future Survey
Items from the Monitoring the Future Survey will be used to assess past 30 day use of 6 other substances - substances used and number of times of use. Response values will be summed for a total score using mid-point of the range scoring. Substances assessed include: hallucinogens, opioids, stimulants, sedatives, lsd, ecstasy Response scale: 0 0 Occasions 1-2 Occasions 3-5 Occasions 6-9 Occasions 10-19 Occasions 20-39 Occasions 40 or More Occasions
Other Drug Use as Measured by Items Modified From Monitoring the Future Survey
Items from the Monitoring the Future Survey will be used to assess past 30 day use of 6 other substances - substances used and number of times of use. Response values will be summed for a total score using mid-point of the range scoring. Substances assessed include: hallucinogens, opioids, stimulants, sedatives, lsd, ecstasy Response scale: 0 0 Occasions 1-2 Occasions 3-5 Occasions 6-9 Occasions 10-19 Occasions 20-39 Occasions 40 or More Occasions
Frequency of Alcohol Consumption as Reported on the Timeline Follow-Back (TLFB)
30-day TLFB self-report will be used to assess total number of days of alcohol consumption.
Frequency of Alcohol Consumption as Reported on the Timeline Follow-Back (TLFB)
30-day TLFB self-report will be used to assess total number of days of alcohol consumption.
Quantity of Alcohol Consumption as Reported on the Timeline Follow-Back (TLFB)
30-day TLFB self-report will be used to assess the quantity of alcohol consumed.
Quantity of Alcohol Consumption as Reported on the Timeline Follow-Back (TLFB)
30-day TLFB self-report will be used to assess the quantity of alcohol consumed.

Full Information

First Posted
December 3, 2019
Last Updated
January 19, 2022
Sponsor
University of Michigan
Collaborators
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT04187989
Brief Title
Social Media Intervention for Cannabis Use in Emerging Adults
Official Title
Social Media Intervention for Cannabis Use in Emerging Adults
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
January 2022
Overall Recruitment Status
Completed
Study Start Date
February 3, 2020 (Actual)
Primary Completion Date
December 18, 2020 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
December 18, 2020 (Actual)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Principal Investigator
Name of the Sponsor
University of Michigan
Collaborators
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)

4. Oversight

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product
No
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product
No

5. Study Description

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 Facebook.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Cannabis Use
Keywords
Social Media

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Health Services Research
Study Phase
Not Applicable
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Masking
None (Open Label)
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
149 (Actual)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
Social Media Intervention
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
Facebook page that will deliver health information focused on increasing well-being and reducing risky behaviors.
Arm Title
Control
Arm Type
No Intervention
Arm Description
An Attention-Control E-News (control) condition
Intervention Type
Behavioral
Intervention Name(s)
Social Media Intervention
Intervention Description
Information will be posted by e-coaches. You can interact with the e-coaches as well as other study members in your group.
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Frequency of Cannabis Use as Reported on the Timeline Follow-Back (TLFB)
Description
30-day TLFB self-report will be used to assess total number of days of cannabis use.
Time Frame
3-months post baseline
Title
Frequency of Cannabis Use as Reported on the Timeline Follow-Back (TLFB)
Description
30-day TLFB self-report will be used to assess total number of days of cannabis use.
Time Frame
6-months post baseline
Title
Quantity of Cannabis Used as Reported on the Timeline Follow-Back (TLFB)
Description
30-day Timeline Follow-Back (TLFB) self-report will be used to assess quantity (grams) of cannabis consumed.
Time Frame
3-months post baseline
Title
Quantity of Cannabis Used as Reported on the Timeline Follow-Back (TLFB)
Description
30-day Timeline Follow-Back (TLFB) self-report will be used to assess quantity (grams) of cannabis consumed.
Time Frame
6-months post baseline
Title
Consequences of Cannabis Use as Measured by the Marijuana Adolescent Consequences Questionnaire Using Dichotomous Response Scale as Previously Described Throughout This Trial Registration.
Description
Marijuana Adolescent Consequences Questionnaire will be used to assess past 3 month consequences of cannabis use. Consequences are measured by report of number of times incidents from the list of 26 items (e.g., quality of work suffered, had less energy, etc.) resulted from cannabis use. Responses will be dichotomized (0 = never, 1= greater than never) and summed for a total score reflecting total number of consequences. Response scale: Never 1-2 times 3-5 times 6-10 times More than 10 times Minimum score =0, maximum = 26. Higher score = more consequences.
Time Frame
3-months post-baseline
Title
Consequences of Cannabis Use as Measured by the Marijuana Adolescent Consequences Questionnaire
Description
Marijuana Adolescent Consequences Questionnaire will be used to assess past 3 month consequences of cannabis use. Consequences are measured by report of number of times incidents from the list of 26 items (e.g., quality of work suffered, had less energy, etc.) resulted from cannabis use. Responses will be dichotomized (0 = never, 1= greater than never) and summed for a total score reflecting total number of consequences. Response scale: Never 1-2 times 3-5 times 6-10 times More than 10 times Minimum score =0, maximum = 26. Higher score = more consequences.
Time Frame
6-months post-baseline
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Perceived Risk of Cannabis Use as Measured by 2 Modified Items From the Monitoring the Future Survey
Description
Two items rating current opinion on a scale from "no risk" to "great risk" of their perceived risk harm from occasional cannabis use and regular use. Items are-- How much do you think people risk harming themselves (physically or in other ways), if they: Use marijuana or marijuana products occasionally Use marijuana or marijuana products regularly Response options are: No risk Slight risk Moderate risk Great risk Answers from both items are added together. The total range of two items summed can be 2-8. Higher totals indicate higher perceived risk.
Time Frame
3-months post-baseline
Title
Perceived Risk of Cannabis Use as Measured by Modified Items From the Monitoring the Future Survey
Description
Two items rating current opinion on a scale from "no risk" to "great risk" of their perceived risk harm from occasional cannabis use and regular use. Items are-- How much do you think people risk harming themselves (physically or in other ways), if they: Use marijuana or marijuana products occasionally Use marijuana or marijuana products regularly Response options are: No risk Slight risk Moderate risk Great risk Answers from both items are added together. The total range of two items summed can be 2-8. Higher totals indicate higher perceived risk.
Time Frame
6-months post-baseline
Title
Peer Approval/Disapproval of Cannabis Use as Measured by Item Modified From Monitoring the Future Survey
Description
One item rating of current perception of whether their close friends would disapprove of their cannabis use (regardless of how much they use), rated as: Not disapprove Disapprove Strongly disapprove
Time Frame
3 months post-baseline
Title
Peer Approval/Disapproval of Cannabis Use as Measured by Item Modified From Monitoring the Future Survey
Description
One item rating of current perception of whether their close friends would disapprove of their cannabis use (regardless of how much they use), rated as: 1 Not disapprove 2 Disapprove 3 Strongly disapprove
Time Frame
6 months post-baseline
Title
Cannabis Impaired Driving as Measured by 5 Items From the Modified Young Adult Driving Questionnaire
Description
Five items from the modified Young Adult Driving Questionnaire will be used to assess past 3 month driving under the influence of cannabis. Response values will be summed for a total score. In the PAST 3 MONTHS...how many times did you drive within one hour after using marijuana or marijuana products containing THC? how many times did you drive while a little high on marijuana or marijuana products containing THC? how many times did you drive while very high on marijuana or marijuana products containing THC? how many times did you drive when you knew your use of marijuana/marijuana products containing THC may already have affected your coordination? how many times did you ride in a car or other vehicle driven by someone who had been using marijuana or marijuana products containing THC? Response options: 0= Never Once Twice 3 times 4 times 5 times 6-9 times 10 or more times
Time Frame
3 months post-baseline
Title
Cannabis Impaired Driving as Measured by 5 Items From the Modified Young Adult Driving Questionnaire
Description
Five items from the modified Young Adult Driving Questionnaire will be used to assess past 3 month driving under the influence of cannabis. Response values will be summed for a total score. In the PAST 3 MONTHS...how many times did you drive within one hour after using marijuana or marijuana products containing THC? how many times did you drive while a little high on marijuana or marijuana products containing THC? how many times did you drive while very high on marijuana or marijuana products containing THC? how many times did you drive when you knew your use of marijuana/marijuana products containing THC may already have affected your coordination? how many times did you ride in a car or other vehicle driven by someone who had been using marijuana or marijuana products containing THC? Response options: 0= Never Once Twice 3 times 4 times 5 times 6-9 times 10 or more times
Time Frame
6 months post-baseline
Title
Other Drug Use as Measured by Items Modified From Monitoring the Future Survey
Description
Items from the Monitoring the Future Survey will be used to assess past 30 day use of 6 other substances - substances used and number of times of use. Response values will be summed for a total score using mid-point of the range scoring. Substances assessed include: hallucinogens, opioids, stimulants, sedatives, lsd, ecstasy Response scale: 0 0 Occasions 1-2 Occasions 3-5 Occasions 6-9 Occasions 10-19 Occasions 20-39 Occasions 40 or More Occasions
Time Frame
3 months post-baseline
Title
Other Drug Use as Measured by Items Modified From Monitoring the Future Survey
Description
Items from the Monitoring the Future Survey will be used to assess past 30 day use of 6 other substances - substances used and number of times of use. Response values will be summed for a total score using mid-point of the range scoring. Substances assessed include: hallucinogens, opioids, stimulants, sedatives, lsd, ecstasy Response scale: 0 0 Occasions 1-2 Occasions 3-5 Occasions 6-9 Occasions 10-19 Occasions 20-39 Occasions 40 or More Occasions
Time Frame
6 months post-baseline
Title
Frequency of Alcohol Consumption as Reported on the Timeline Follow-Back (TLFB)
Description
30-day TLFB self-report will be used to assess total number of days of alcohol consumption.
Time Frame
3 months post-baseline
Title
Frequency of Alcohol Consumption as Reported on the Timeline Follow-Back (TLFB)
Description
30-day TLFB self-report will be used to assess total number of days of alcohol consumption.
Time Frame
6 months post-baseline
Title
Quantity of Alcohol Consumption as Reported on the Timeline Follow-Back (TLFB)
Description
30-day TLFB self-report will be used to assess the quantity of alcohol consumed.
Time Frame
3 months post-baseline
Title
Quantity of Alcohol Consumption as Reported on the Timeline Follow-Back (TLFB)
Description
30-day TLFB self-report will be used to assess the quantity of alcohol consumed.
Time Frame
6 months post-baseline

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
25 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: self-report using cannabis at least 3 time per week or more often in the past month active Facebook profile view and click on a social media ad Exclusion Criteria: fail identity verification based on 1) Internet Protocol (IP) addresses, 2) survey time completion, 3) repeat attempts, 4) survey responses, and 5) photo identification via a timestamped selfie sent to the research staff.
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Erin Bonar
Organizational Affiliation
University of Michigan
Official's Role
Principal Investigator
Facility Information:
Facility Name
University of Michigan
City
Ann Arbor
State/Province
Michigan
ZIP/Postal Code
48109
Country
United States

12. IPD Sharing Statement

Plan to Share IPD
No
Citations:
PubMed Identifier
35144238
Citation
Bonar EE, Goldstick JE, Chapman L, Bauermeister JA, Young SD, McAfee J, Walton MA. A social media intervention for cannabis use among emerging adults: Randomized controlled trial. Drug Alcohol Depend. 2022 Mar 1;232:109345. doi: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2022.109345. Epub 2022 Feb 3.
Results Reference
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