Can a short family intervention curb teen cannabis use and delinquency?

NCT ID NCT07700849

Not yet recruiting Disease control Sponsor: Rhode Island Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 14, 2026 · Last updated Jul 15, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a six-session family-based intervention can reduce cannabis use and delinquent behavior in youth who are in a juvenile diversion program. The program focuses on improving parenting practices and parent well-being, with youth attending some sessions. Researchers compare this approach to a standard parenting education program and track outcomes like cannabis use, arrests, and risky behaviors over six months.

What this could mean

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Active substance: a brief family-based behavioral intervention
What this could lead to: If effective, this approach could provide a practical, short-term treatment to reduce cannabis use and legal problems in at-risk youth.
What could go wrong: This is a small early-stage trial focused on feasibility, so results may not be generalizable. The intervention may not outperform standard psychoeducation.

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CANNABIS USE DELINQUENCY

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Bradley-Hasbro Children's Research Center

Providence, Rhode Island, 02903, United States

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