Status:

COMPLETED

Study Comparing Two Types of Psychotherapy for Treating Depression and Substance Abuse

Lead Sponsor:

US Department of Veterans Affairs

Conditions:

Alcohol Abuse

Cannabis Abuse

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-70 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine whether Integrated Cognitive Behavioral Therapy or Twelve Step Facilitation Therapy is most effective for treatment of dually diagnosed veterans with depressi...

Detailed Description

Depression is the most frequent co-occuring mental health disorder among adults with substance use disorders, and such comorbidity is often associated with poorer treatment outcomes. Although there is...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Individuals diagnosed with one or more substance use disorders (alcohol, cannabis, and or stimulant abuse/dependence) and an independent co-occurring depressive disorder (major depression or dysthymia) will be included.

Exclusion

  • Individuals with substance induced mood disorders and individuals experiencing persistent psychotic symptoms.
  • Those with life threatening or unstable medical illness, neurological disorders, or inability to read will be excluded.
  • Individuals currently prescribed steroids, disulfiram, or long acting benzodiazepines will be excluded.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

October 1 2004

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

End Date :

Estimated Enrollment :

Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00108407

Start Date

October 1 2004

Last Update

March 6 2009

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VA San Diego Healthcare System, San Diego

San Diego, California, United States, 92161