Actively Recruiting

Phase 1
Age: 18Years +
All Genders
NCT06920238

Use of a Generative AI (Gen-AI) Chatbot for Anxiety and Depression Among Persons With Cannabis Use

Led by Trustees of Dartmouth College · Updated on 2025-09-08

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Participants Needed

1

Research Sites

33 weeks

Total Duration

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Sponsors

T

Trustees of Dartmouth College

Lead Sponsor

N

National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)

Collaborating Sponsor

AI-Summary

What this Trial Is About

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if Therabot-CALM (Cannabis, Anxiety, Low Mood) has acceptability among users and could work to improve the symptoms of persons with cannabis use disorder and anxiety and/or depression. The main question it aims to answer is: What is the usability, feasibility, and acceptability of Therabot-CALM in persons with Cannabis Use Disorder and Anxiety and/or Depression? Participants will * Take a screening questionnaire * Participate in two virtual 1-hour interviews to provide feedback on app design and suggest features. * Engage with Therabot-CALM in a 4-week clinical trial and provide feedback on their app experience in a third virtual interview

CONDITIONS

Official Title

Use of a Generative AI (Gen-AI) Chatbot for Anxiety and Depression Among Persons With Cannabis Use

Who Can Participate

Age: 18Years +
All Genders

Eligibility Criteria

Eligible

You may qualify if you...

  • Is 18 years or older.
  • Meet criteria for current Cannabis Use Disorder (CUDIT-R 312) and Major Depressive Disorder (PHQ-9 310), and/or Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD-7 310).
  • Have reliable access to the internet and a compatible device for Therabot-CALM.
  • Have willingness and capacity to provide informed consent and commit to participating in all assessments and interventions during the study.
  • Attend the first interview.
Not Eligible

You will not qualify if you...

  • Moderate to high risk of suicidal thoughts or behaviors as determined by the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) or baseline questionnaires.
  • Current psychosis as determined by a brief psychosis screen.
  • Current participation in another digital mental health intervention.

AI-Screening

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Trial Site Locations

Total: 1 location

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46 Centerra Parkway, Suite 300, Office #333S

Lebanon, New Hampshire, United States, 03766

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Research Team

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Michael V Heinz, MD

CONTACT

A

Amanda C Collins, Ph.D.

CONTACT

How is the study designed?

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Masking

NONE

Allocation

NA

Model

SINGLE_GROUP

Primary Purpose

DEVICE_FEASIBILITY

Number of Arms

1

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