ADHD medication for young people with cannabis use
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether a long-acting ADHD medication called methylphenidate (Jornay PM) can help young people with both ADHD and cannabis use disorder reduce their cannabis use. It aims to see if treating ADHD symptoms also helps with cannabis problems.
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Who can take part
- You must be between 16 and 26 years old
- You must live in Massachusetts
- You must have a diagnosis of ADHD and cannabis use disorder
- You must have used cannabis at least 3 days in the past week
- You must be interested in or already getting treatment for cannabis use
- You must be able to swallow large capsules and not be allergic to methylphenidate
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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