Status:
COMPLETED
Expressive Writing for Co-Occurring Depression and Alcohol Misuse
Lead Sponsor:
Baylor College of Medicine
Collaborating Sponsors:
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
Conditions:
Depression
Alcohol, Drinking
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
\*\*\*Please note that this study does not offer comprehensive treatment program for alcohol abuse or depression. Please do not contact the study staff if you are seeking psychological treatment. Furt...
Detailed Description
Expressive writing applied to a variety of populations (e.g., HIV, cancer, PTSD, depression) has been associated with health improvements, reductions in symptoms of emotional distress, and one prelimi...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- \*\*\*Please note that this study does not offer comprehensive treatment program for alcohol abuse or depression. Please do not contact the study staff if you are seeking psychological treatment. Further, this study is only enrolling people who are clients at Career and Recovery Resources, Inc., in Houston.
- Enrolled in group therapy program at Career and Recovery Resources, Inc.
- Must be at least 18.
- Willing and able to participate in the study through the one month follow up.
- Able to provide the contact information of at least two people who can generally locate their whereabouts.
- Speak English fluently.
Exclusion
- Inability to read, write, speak English.
- History of bipolar or psychotic disorders.
- Severe medical, cognitive and /or psychiatric impairment that precludes cooperation with study protocol.
- Substance withdrawal symptoms requiring medical attention.
- Currently receiving other individual psychosocial therapy outside of C\&R for substance abuse or other psychiatric conditions with the exception of AA, NA or CA.
- Impending incarceration or other factor that would create inability or unwillingness to participate in the 6 week long study period (e.g., halfway house or other aftercare program restrictions).
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 1 2008
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
December 1 2011
Estimated Enrollment :
89 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00818636
Start Date
August 1 2008
End Date
December 1 2011
Last Update
January 27 2015
Active Locations (1)
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Career and Recovery Resources, Inc.
Houston, Texas, United States, 77004