Scientists investigate how to improve teen drug treatment
NCT ID NCT03249350
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at 129 teens aged 12-18 with substance use disorders to find out what parts of treatment cause the most improvement. The goal was to identify key factors that lead to better outcomes, like staying drug-free. Researchers measured urine drug tests and problem behaviors over 12 months to see what works best.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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129 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Apr 2018
- Finished
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Jul 2024
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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12 to 18 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 12 to 18 years * Presence of current substance use disorder * Availability of a parent/guardian willing to participate Exclusion Criteria: * Actively psychotic, suicidal, or homicidal * Pervasive developmental disorder or metal retardation
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Adolescent and Family Clinic, OSLC Developments, Inc.
Eugene, Oregon, 97401, United States
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