Cognitive Remediation and Work Therapy in the Initial Phase of Substance Abuse Treatment
Completed · Phase 2
Conditions studied: Substance Abuse, Substance Dependence, Cognitive Impairment
In brief
The initial phase of substance abuse treatment is a vulnerable period for relapse. Cognitive impairments are common during this phase and may reduce the ability to benefit from other forms of substance abuse and rehabilitation services. The study compares a rehabilitation program that combines work therapy with computer-based cognitive training of attention, memory and executive functions to work therapy alone in a 3 months outpatient substance abuse program. It is hypothesized that cognitive training will increase days of sobriety during the active intervention and better substance abuse outcomes at 6 month follow-up.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT01410110
- Run by
- Yale University
- People needed
- 48
- Starts
- 2010-12-01
- Expected to finish
- 2014-12-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2015-01-19
Who can join
Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- In the initial phase of treatment for substance abuse or dependence at VACHS.
- Fluency in English 6th grade or higher reading level DSM-IV criteria for any current drug use disorder
- Willingness to attend follow-up assessments at 13 and 26 weeks
- Willingness to submit to observed urine toxicology and breathalyzer screenings
You may not qualify if…
- Untreated psychotic disorder
- Current prescribed treatment of opioids or benzodiazepines
- Having a legal case that may lead to incarceration during study period
- Residential plans that would interfere with participation
- Developmental disability or medical illness that may significantly compromise cognition or prevent work activity
Where it is running
- VA Connecticut Healthcare System — West Haven, Connecticut, United States
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