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NCT Number: NCT06923384

SBI for PSM and PSD

A pilot randomized controlled trial to assess the feasibility, acceptability, and impact of screening and brief intervention to address prescription stimulant misuse and diversion among college students.

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Key information

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Phase 1

Primary location

CSULB

Long Beach, California, 90840, United States

About this study

A screening and brief intervention including a control group, face-to-face group, and e-intervention group where the focus is prevention or brief intervention or referral to treatment related to students prescription stimulant misuse and diversion behaviors. Students will complete assessments at three time points, and the health providers who implement the intervention will also complete assessments.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Age 18 and student at the campus serving as the intervention site; Passive recruitment: Student has a scheduled appointment for a physical/wellness exam. Active recruitment: Student has a past 3 month history of PSM or PSD.

Exclusion criteria

Any eligible student who, during the course of the session, demonstrates the need for immediate mental health services, will have the study session terminated so that participant can receive needed care.

Treatment and study plan

F2F

Behavioral

After T1 assessment, students meet with a trained provider and receive prevention or brief intervention. Students then complete assessments at two additional times.

eSBI

Behavioral

After T1 assessment, students watch and respond to a prevention or brief intervention video series. Students then complete assessments at two additional times.

Control

Behavioral

Students complete the assessments at each time point, but do not receive any intervention or informational material.

Primary outcomes

  1. Prescription Stimulant Misuse

    Time frame: 30 days

    Students report on their experience with prescription stimulant misuse behaviors. PSM is assessed at T1, pre-intervention, and T3, 30-Days post intervention.

  2. Prescription Stimulant Diversion

    Time frame: 30 days

    Students report on their experience with prescription stimulant diversion behaviors. PSD is assessed at T1, pre-intervention, and T3, 30-Days post intervention.

Secondary outcomes

  1. PSM Intentions

    Time frame: 30 days

    Intention to engage in PSM is measured at T1 (pre-intervention), T2 (immediate post), and T3 (30 Day post intervention)

  2. PSD Intentions

    Time frame: 30 days

    Intention to engage in PSM is measured at T1 (pre-intervention), T2 (immediate post), and T3 (30 Day post intervention).

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

California State University, Long Beach

Other

Collaborators

  • National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)

Registry information

Official study title

Screening and Brief Intervention for Prescription Stimulant Misuse and Diversion: Refining and Piloting a Curriculum for College Health Providers

Important dates

Study start
2024
Primary completion
2025
Study completion
2026
First posted
Apr 11, 2025
Registry last updated
May 4, 2025

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.