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Development and Testing of a Smartphone Application to Reduce Substance Use and Sexual Risk Among Homeless Young Adults
NCT02530645 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
A pilot trial (N=60) will be conducted to test the feasibility and preliminary effectiveness of OnTrack (a smartphone application to self-monitor substance use and sexual behaviors among homeless young adults) plus a brief motivational intervention (BMI), in comparison to treatment as usual (TAU) at Covenant House New York (CHNY) for those with substance abuse problems and who engage in risky sex. Following referral, screening, and eligibility determination, 60 participants will complete informed consent and be randomly assigned to one of two conditions: 1) TAU or 2) OnTrack + BMI. All participants will be assessed at baseline, 2 weeks, 4 weeks, and 6 weeks after baseline to evaluate alcohol consumption, marijuana use, HIV sexual risk behaviors, and other relevant variables.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Treatment as Usual
- BEHAVIORAL Brief Motivational Interviewing
- BEHAVIORAL OnTrack
Study Locations (1)
New York
- Covenant House New York — New York
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 60 participants |
| Start Date | 2015-11 |
| Est. Completion | 2016-08 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT02530645
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT02530645 describes a study currently listed as completed. It is categorized as NA, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 60 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is New York State Psychiatric Institute, which has 117 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 3 conditions, with Alcohol Use appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 3 interventions — of which Treatment as Usual is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT02530645 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include New York. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT02530645 about?
NCT02530645 is a clinical study titled "Development and Testing of a Smartphone Application to Reduce Substance Use and Sexual Risk Among Homeless Young Adults". A pilot trial (N=60) will be conducted to test the feasibility and preliminary effectiveness of OnTrack (a smartphone application to self-monitor substance use and sexual behaviors among homeless young adults) plus a brief motivational intervention (BMI), in comparison to treatment as usual (TAU) at...
What is the current status of trial NCT02530645?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 60 participants. The study started on 2015-11. Estimated completion is 2016-08.
What conditions does trial NCT02530645 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Alcohol Use, Sexual Behavior, Marijuana Use. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02530645?
The interventions under investigation include: Treatment as Usual (BEHAVIORAL), Brief Motivational Interviewing (BEHAVIORAL), OnTrack (BEHAVIORAL). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02530645?
This trial is sponsored by New York State Psychiatric Institute, which has 117 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT02530645 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across New York. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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