Train Your Brain 2.0 - Improving Memory and Decision Making Among Youth

Launched by WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY · Feb 1, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

The "Train Your Brain 2.0" clinical trial is focused on helping young people aged 11 to 15 improve their memory and decision-making skills. The main goal is to use a computer program to strengthen working memory, which may help reduce risky choices, like substance use, among adolescents who are considered at risk due to challenging life experiences. By understanding how these memory changes can influence substance use, the researchers hope to develop better prevention strategies for youth in underserved communities.

To participate, adolescents need to be between 11 and 15 years old, speak English, and have a parent or guardian who can provide consent. Participants will engage in computer-based training sessions over 5 to 8 weeks, depending on the location. It's important that they have access to the internet and are open to receiving messages about the study. However, individuals with serious mental health issues or current substance use problems will not be eligible. This trial is currently recruiting participants, and it offers a chance to contribute to research aimed at improving health outcomes for young people facing adversity.

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Adolescent Inclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Between the ages of 11 and 15 and have a parent/guardian willing to provide consent for their participation
• • 2. Proficient in English
• • 3. Willing to commit to participate in computer-based trainings over the course of 5-8 weeks (duration dependent on site)
• • 4. Access to internet services, cell phone, and/or email
• • 5. Willing to receive/send study-related text messages
• Adolescent Exclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Self-disclosure or identification with psychological disturbance, suicidality, or evidence of active suicide ideation
• • 2. Self-disclosure of current substance use disorder
• Parent Inclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Provide consent for child's participation in study
• • 2. Proficient in English
• • 3. Access to internet services, cell phone, and/or email
• • 4. Willing to receive/send study-related text messages
• Parent Exclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Self-disclosure or identification with psychosis, suicidality, or evidence of active suicide ideation
• • 2. Self-disclosure of current substance use disorder