Acceptability, Useability, and Initial Efficacy of an Adolescent Prescription Drug Misuse Prevention Intervention

Study Description

Students: Hi! We’re inviting Arkansas 8th graders to join a study testing a new game-based prevention program.

You will:

• Complete questions to make sure you are eligible for the study and meet with research staff with your parent or caregiver to learn more about and volunteer for the study.
• Fill out a survey about what you know about prescription drug misuse
• Play a new game
• Fill out a survey about your reactions to the game and what you learned about prescription drug misuse
• Join an online group discussion with up to 10 other students in the study to talk about your reactions to the game

You’ll receive a $100 ClinCard after the focus group (W-9 required).

Call us at 501-364-3382 to learn more and see if you qualify!

Caregivers: Hi! We’re inviting Arkansas caregivers of 8th graders to join a research study testing a new game-based prevention program.

You’ll complete:

• Answer questions to make sure you are qualified and meet with study staff to go over the research study and answer any questions you have
• Fill out a survey about talking with your child about avoiding prescription drug misuse
• Watch a series of short educational videos (as part of the intervention)
• Fill out a survey about your reactions to the videos, and about talking with your child about avoiding prescription drug misuse
• Join an online group discussion with up to 10 other caregivers of 8th grade students to talk about your reactions to the program

You will receive a $100 ClinCard after completing the focus group (W-9 required).

Call us at 501-364-3382 to learn more and see if you qualify!

Study Eligibility

• Caregivers: Are a parent or legal guardian of an 8th student at a public or private school in Arkansas; have access to a smartphone/tablet/computer with text/email.
• Students: 8th grade students at a public or private school in Arkansas; Have home access to a ChromeBook.