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Substance Use Clinical Trial in Los Angeles, CA

Access cutting-edge substance use treatment through this clinical trial at a research site in Los Angeles. Study-provided care at no cost to qualified participants.

Sponsored by Loyola Marymount University

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Why Participate?

  • No-Cost Study Care

  • Local to Los Angeles

    Convenient for CA residents

  • Cutting-Edge Treatment

    Access to innovative therapies

  • Expert Medical Care

    Close monitoring by specialists

  • Possible Compensation*

    For time and travel

*Compensation varies by study. Confirm details with coordinator.

Simple Process

  1. 1Submit this form
  2. 2Phone screening
  3. 3Visit Los Angeles site if eligible
  4. 4Begin participation

About This Substance Use Study in Los Angeles

This randomized controlled trial (RCT) will evaluate the feasibility and efficacy of Pink Cloud, a mobile health application designed to support recovery from substance and alcohol use disorders (SUD/AUD). The app provides access to over 245,000 in-person and virtual 12-Step meetings, along with features such as a sobriety counter, daily planner, and personal inventory tools. In this study, 1,410 participants in various stages of recovery will be randomly assigned to receive either access to the Pink Cloud app or to a control condition. Participants will complete follow-up assessments at 1, 3, and 6 months. Primary outcomes include number of days sober and frequency of drug and alcohol problems. Secondary outcomes include meeting attendance, proportion of sober individuals in one's social network, and engagement in recovery-related activities. The investigators hypothesize that participants in the Pink Cloud group will report more days sober and fewer substance use problems than those in the control group, and that they will also report attending more meetings, having a greater proportion of sober peers, and engaging more frequently in recovery activities.

Sponsor: Loyola Marymount University

Who Can Participate

Inclusion Criteria

Participant is 18 years of age or older
Participant is willing to attend a 12-Step or peer-to-peer recovery meeting (in person or virtual) within the next week
Participant owns a personal smartphone with cellular service
Participant is a permanent resident of the United States
Participant feels comfortable reading and understanding written English in everyday situations
Participant has consumed alcohol and/or used drugs (excluding tobacco or prescribed medication) at some point in their life, but not within the past couple of days
Participant is not currently attending outpatient or residential treatment for substance and/or alcohol use
Participant does not have a plan to enter substance and/or alcohol treatment in the next 30 days
Participant has been invited by the research team to either the intervention or control condition and redeemed their subscription code.
Informed consent is provided

Exclusion Criteria

Participant is younger than 18 years of age
Participant is unwilling to attend a 12-Step or peer-to-peer recovery meeting (in person or virtual) within the next week
Participant does not own a personal smartphone with cellular service
Participant is not a permanent resident of the United States
Participant does not feel comfortable reading and understanding written English in everyday situations
Participant has consumed alcohol or used drugs (excluding tobacco or prescribed medication) within the past couple of days
Participant has never consumed alcohol or used drugs
Participant is currently attending outpatient or residential treatment for substance and/or alcohol use
Participant has a plan to enter substance and/or alcohol treatment in the next 30 days
Participant was not invited by the research team or did not redeem their assigned subscription code
Informed consent is not provided

Not sure if you qualify? Submit your interest and a study coordinator will help determine your eligibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:Is this study available in Los Angeles?

Yes, this clinical trial (NCT07042451) has an active research site in Los Angeles, CA that is currently enrolling participants.

Q:Is it safe to participate?

Clinical trials follow strict safety guidelines and ethical standards. This study has been reviewed and approved, and participants are closely monitored by medical professionals. You can withdraw at any time.

Q:Will I be compensated?

Many clinical trials offer compensation for your time and travel expenses. Specific compensation details will be discussed during the screening process. All study-related medical care is provided at no cost.

Q:Can I leave the trial if I change my mind?

Absolutely. Participation is completely voluntary. You have the right to withdraw from the study at any time, for any reason, without penalty.

Still have questions? Our study coordinators are here to help.

Substance Use Treatment Options in Los Angeles, CA

If you're searching for substance use treatment options in Los Angeles, CA, this clinical trial (NCT07042451) may be an excellent opportunity. Clinical trials provide access to cutting-edge treatments that aren't yet available to the general public, often at no cost to participants.

Our Los Angeles research site is actively enrolling participants for this clinical trial. You'll receive care from experienced substance use specialists who are at the forefront of medical research. All study-related care, including examinations, treatments, and monitoring, is provided at no cost to qualified participants.

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