NCT06003725 · University of California, San Francisco
Cultural Adaptation of Drug Treatment for DJJ Youth
(CAST)
What this study is about
This project aims to improve the understanding of the impact of Ethnic and Racial Discrimination (ERD) on adolescent alcohol and other drug use (AOD) within the Black Justice-Involved Youth (JIY) population.
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This project aims to improve the understanding of the impact of Ethnic and Racial Discrimination (ERD) on adolescent alcohol and other drug use (AOD) within the Black Justice-Involved Youth (JIY) population. Individual interviews with Black JIY and focus groups with parents and guardians of Black JIY and community members who support change and reform in the justice community for Black JIY will be conducted.
Interventions
BEHAVIORAL
Culturally Adapted Adolescent Substance Use Treatment
The Cannabis Youth Treatment Series (CYT) (MET/CBT12 model) aims to reduce alcohol and cannabis use.
Primary outcome measures
Feasibility and Acceptability
Time frame: After study completion, an average of 3 months
Participants will complete feasibility and acceptability questionnaires and provide qualitative data on likes and dislikes about the intervention, delivery, session structure, and content.
Who can participate
This study lists these criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov. A study coordinator reviews eligibility during screening — this page does not determine whether you qualify.
Inclusion criteria
- • 1) Between the ages of 13-17; 2) identify as Black or African American; and 3) on community probation.
Exclusion criteria
- • Will be excluded if they do not have parental consent to participate. For Focus Groups and Interviews: Adult Participants Inclusion Criteria:
- A guardian of JIY
- An advocate (someone who supports change and reform in the justice community) for Black JIY. Exclusion Criteria: • Will be excluded if they do not provide consent to participate. For pilot feasibility study: Black JIY Participants: Inclusion Criteria:
- Between the ages of 13 and 17
- Identify as Black or African American
- Be on community probation
- Meet criteria for alcohol, cannabis, or other drug misuse as defined by the DSM 5
- Be experiencing at least 1 problem related to AOD;
- The frequency of AOD must be weekly use over a 3-month period Exclusion Criteria:
- Will be excluded if they do not have parental consent to participate
- Parole violation
Where
- San Francisco, California
- Charleston, South Carolina
Collaborators
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
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Data: ClinicalTrials.gov · synced Jul 13, 2026 · Source of record for eligibility and locations