New app aims to curb violence and drug use in black youth
NCT ID NCT06359990
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests a digital program called BrotherlyACT designed for young Black males aged 15-24 who have experienced trauma. The program includes life skills coaching, safety planning, and an AI chatbot to help reduce violence and substance use. 300 participants will be split into two groups: one gets the program right away, the other waits. Researchers will measure changes in aggression, victimization, and substance use over time.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- BrotherlyACT (digital intervention with life skills coaching, safety planning, and AI chatbot)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide an effective, scalable digital tool to reduce violence and substance use among young Black males, bridging gaps in healthcare access.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage trial with 300 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The intervention relies on digital engagement, which may not work for everyone.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Rush University Medical Center
Chicago, Illinois, 60612, United States
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