Computer-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Risky Behaviors in Opioid Dependent Patients
Completed · Not applicable
Conditions studied: Opioid Dependence, Hepatitis, HIV
In brief
The purpose of this study is to determine if a computerized version of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) can improve high-risk sexual behaviors in patients attending an outpatient methadone treatment clinic. This population is at high risk for contracting and spreading hepatitis and HIV. When added to their treatment as usual (TAU), the CBT session will increase the total exposure of clients to education about how to reduce risky sexual and needle use behaviors and provides real world examples. This study seeks to determine if the use of this CBT program is easily added into the clinical program and if patients are satisfied with its use. The main hypothesis is that the use of computerized CBT in addition to treatment as usual will improve knowledge and reduce occurrences of unprotected sexual activity. The study will also look at patient and clinic costs related to the CBT intervention, drug use and retention/adherence.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT01645033
- Run by
- Yale University
- People needed
- 63
- Starts
- 2012-04-01
- Expected to finish
- 2013-12-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2014-09-12
Who can join
Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- mental capability to complete the study (as determined by MMSE, Mini Mental Status Exam score >25),
- age 18 or older,
- able to speak, read and understand English,
- actively enrolled in methadone maintenance for intravenous drug use for 30 days or longer;
- had unprotected vaginal or anal intercourse or oral sex within the past 6 months;
- not pregnant or trying to become pregnant.
You may not qualify if…
- have an untreated bipolar or schizophrenic disorder
- are pregnant (by self-report) or trying to become pregnant (these may unduly influence behaviors of sexual activity)
Where it is running
- Hartford Dispensary — Hartford, Connecticut, United States
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