PCORI 1: Improving Maternal Mental Health & Substance Use Disorder Screening and Treatment

Date Added
November 1st, 2022
PRO Number
Pro00123833
Researcher
Constance Guille

List of Studies


Keywords
Depression, Mental Health, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Post Partum Depression, Pregnancy, Psychiatry, Substance Use, Women's Health
Summary

The purpose of the study is to compare a text message based mental health and substance use screening and referral to treatment program, called Listening to Women and Pregnant and Postpartum People (LTWP), to standard of care in-person mental health and substance use screening to look at rates of treatment attendance and retention in treatment. Participation would involve completing online surveys. You may be eligible to participate if you are age 18-45 years, are pregnant and entering prenatal care in one of MUSC's OB clinics, and attended a prenatal appointment at an MUSC clinic.

Institution
MUSC Health Lancaster Medical Center
Recruitment Contact
Edie Douglas
843-792-5958
douglaed@musc.edu

A Phase 2, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Multiple-Dose, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial of Titrating Doses of Nabilone with Gabapentin for the Mitigation of Cannabis Withdrawal Symptoms

Date Added
September 14th, 2022
PRO Number
Pro00122680
Researcher
Aimee McRae-Clark

List of Studies


Keywords
Substance Use
Summary

This research study will include heavy, long-term cannabis users with moderate to severe use desire who want or need to discontinue cannabis use and have previously had symptoms of cannabis withdrawal. Subjects participating in this research study will receive either PP-01 higher dose or lower dose (combination of nabilone and gabapentin in a varied amount), nabilone only, gabapentin only or placebo (inactive substance). This study will assess whether the study drugs help to lessen or alleviate cannabis withdrawal symptoms in study subjects.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Lisa Nunn
843-792-0476
jenkinli@musc.edu

Investigate B cell perturbations and immune reconstitution failure in response to antiretroviral therapy in HIV-infected cocaine users

Date Added
August 26th, 2022
PRO Number
Pro00119926
Researcher
Wei Jiang

List of Studies


Keywords
HIV / AIDS, Immune System, Substance Use
Summary

This proposed project is to investigate the role of cocaine use in B cell dysfunctions and poor immune recovery from antiretroviral therapy in HIV.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Wei Jiang
843-876-2457
jianw@musc.edu

Evaluating Contributors to Relapse in Comorbid Major Depressive Disorder and Cannabis Use Disorder

Date Added
May 3rd, 2022
PRO Number
Pro00119957
Researcher
Erin Martin

List of Studies

Keywords
Depression, Substance Use
Summary

Both withdrawal symptoms and external stressors can contribute to relapse in people that are trying to quit using marijuana. These negative feelings may be more severe in people that also have Major Depressive Disorder, making it especially hard for them to quit. The purpose of this study is to examine differences in withdrawal symptoms and stress response in people with Cannabis Use Disorder that do or do not also have major depression. Study participation will involve 3 on-site laboratory visits over 6 days. Participants will be asked to not use marijuana for 3 of those days. Participants will complete mobile phone surveys multiple times each day, wear a watch to assess sleep quality, and provide blood samples for testing at each laboratory visit. At the final laboratory visit, participants will complete a stress task.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Erin Martin
843-876-3528
marterin@musc.edu

Neurobehavioral Effects of Cannabidiol in Youth Alcohol Use Disorder

Date Added
May 3rd, 2022
PRO Number
Pro00119770
Researcher
Lindsay Squeglia

List of Studies


Keywords
Adolescents, Alcohol, Brain, Drug Studies, Pediatrics, Psychiatry, Substance Use
Summary

This study is testing cannabidiol (CBD) as a possible medication to treat alcohol use disorder. Youth (ages 16-22) will receive one dose of CBD (600mg) or placebo (i.e., sugar water) before two different MRI sessions (separated by 2 weeks) to see how CBD affects the brain. The full study will last approximately one month.

Participants must provide informed consent and youth under 18 must have parental consent to participate.

Compensation is available to those who qualify.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Cori Herring
843-792-8207
herrinco@musc.edu

An investigation of reward brain circuitry structure and function in individuals with co-occurring alcohol use disorder and bipolar disorder and their unaffected offspring

Date Added
October 5th, 2021
PRO Number
Pro00114068
Researcher
Will Mellick

List of Studies


Keywords
Adolescents, Alcohol, Brain, Depression, Mental Health, Substance Use
Summary

The purpose of this two-visit brain imaging (magnetic resonance imaging, MRI) study is to identify brain targets for improving treatment and preventative interventions for individuals at risk for co-occurring bipolar disorder and alcohol use disorder. The preliminary visit for a parent and his/her biological child will include completion of clinical interviews, surveys, and labwork to determine study eligibility. If they are considered eligible for the study, brain imaging visits will occur within 1-2 weeks at which a 1-hour MRI will be completed along with additional clinical interviews, surveys, and labwork. Brief follow-up phone call interviews will be completed with participants every 3 months for 1 year. Study participation is confidential and compensated.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Sara Hix
(843) 792-7500
hixs@musc.edu

Gabapentin for Restoring GABA/glutamate Homeostasis in Co-occurring Bipolar and Cannabis Use Disorders: A Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Parallel-group, MRI Study

Date Added
August 3rd, 2021
PRO Number
Pro00112593
Researcher
James Prisciandaro

List of Studies


Keywords
Depression, Mental Health, Psychiatry, Substance Use
Summary

This research study evaluates the effects of anFDA-approved medication Gabapentin in individuals with Bipolar Disorder who smoke marijuana. Participants in the study will will be assigned to take either Gabapentin or a matched placebo. Study medication will be taken for 17 days. There will be 5 study visits, with 2 MRI brain imaging scans completed. Questionnaires and clinical interview measures will be completed at study visits along with consistent assessment of potential side effects from study medication.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Sara Hix
843-792-0572
hixs@musc.edu

Gender and Sex Hormone Influences on Cannabis Use Disorder Remission

Date Added
June 1st, 2021
PRO Number
Pro00110801
Researcher
Rachel Tomko

List of Studies


Keywords
Hormones, Mental Health, Psychiatry, Substance Use
Summary

Adults (ages 18+) who would like to reduce their cannabis use (N=224) will be enrolled in an 8-week treatment program. All participants will receive counseling (1 goals session with a therapist followed by 7 weekly computerized cognitive-behavioral therapy sessions). Detailed cannabis assessments (biological and self-report) will be conducted throughout treatment and at 1-, 2-, and 3-months post-treatment completion. Daily electronic diaries will be administered via text message to record detailed logs of cannabis use quantity and frequency. Salivary samples will be collected (and video observed) daily throughout treatment to analyze for progesterone.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Kevin Branson
843-792-9257
bransonk@musc.edu

Brief Computerized Intervention for Reducing Adolescent Cannabis and Alcohol Use

Date Added
March 2nd, 2021
PRO Number
Pro00106723
Researcher
Austin Hahn

List of Studies

Keywords
Adolescents, Alcohol, Substance Use
Summary

The study will test a computerized treatment with subjects ages 13-17 years who are interested in seeking treatment for alcohol and/or cannabis use. Follow-up assessments will be conducted at one- and three-months following treatment.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Amy Boatright
843-792-5200
boatrigh@musc.edu

Development and Evaluation of a Virtual Reality Tool for At-Risk Trauma-Exposed Young People

Date Added
February 22nd, 2021
PRO Number
Pro00105369
Researcher
Carla Danielson

List of Studies


Keywords
Adolescents, HIV / AIDS, Substance Use
Summary

Human subjects are being recruited for the proposed study to participate in usability testing for a virtual reality technology tool to be refined for assessment and prevention of risky sexual and substance use behaviors. Specifically, 15 adolescents, 15 young men, and 15 front line health care providers will participate in qualitative interviews and focus groups. Targeted enrollment is based on estimates from the existing clinical population treated by the local clinics from which participants will be recruited and the candidate's experience conducting clinical studies at these sites.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Nathalie Slick
843) 408-6140
slick@musc.edu



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