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NCT02530645 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA

Development and Testing of a Smartphone Application to Reduce Substance Use and Sexual Risk Among Homeless Young Adults

A NA study of Alcohol Use and Sexual Behavior, sponsored by New York State Psychiatric Institute.

Completed
Registry status
NA
Development phase
60
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT02530645 is a NA study of Alcohol Use and Sexual Behavior that has completed, run by New York State Psychiatric Institute. The registered enrollment target is 60 participants, below the 268-participant average among 23 other Alcohol Use trials with a reported enrollment target (78% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.

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The verdict

NCT02530645, a NA study of Alcohol Use and Sexual Behavior, has completed, sponsored by New York State Psychiatric Institute.

COMPLETED
Registry status
NA
Development phase
60 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

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.

Interventions

  • BEHAVIORAL Treatment as Usual
  • BEHAVIORAL Brief Motivational Interviewing
  • BEHAVIORAL OnTrack

Study Locations (1)

New York

  • Covenant House New York - New York

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 60 participants
Start Date 2015-11
Est. Completion 2016-08
Phase NA

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT02530645

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT02530645 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 60 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 268-participant average among 23 other Alcohol Use trials with a reported enrollment target (78% lower). The listed sponsor is New York State Psychiatric Institute, which has 364 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

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.

NCT02530645 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include New York.

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.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02530645?

The interventions under investigation include: Treatment as Usual (BEHAVIORAL), Brief Motivational Interviewing (BEHAVIORAL), OnTrack (BEHAVIORAL).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02530645?

This trial is sponsored by New York State Psychiatric Institute, which has 364 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

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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