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

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Alcohol Abuse, Cannabis Abuse, Major Depressive Disorder, Substance-Related Disorders

In brief

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 depressive and substance use disorders.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00108407

Run by

US Department of Veterans Affairs

Starts

2004-10-01

Last updated by the study team

2009-03-06

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 70. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• 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.

You may not qualify if…

• 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.

Where it is running

• VA San Diego Healthcare System, San Diego — San Diego, California, United States

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