CONNECT for Depressed Cannabis Users Trial

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Substance Abuse, Depression

In brief

The purpose of this study is to test the usefulness of a computer-assisted intervention for depressed cannabis users by combining peer and therapist social network support via Facebook that uses the techniques of cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational enhancement therapy (CBT/MET) to help with relapse prevention skills, reduce cannabis use and depressive symptoms, and improve treatment adherence. All participants will receive 10 weeks of the computer assisted intervention which includes weekly 60 minute (1 hour) sessions. All participants will also be part of a secret Facebook group (CONNECT). The goal of this secret Facebook group is to reinforce the knowledge and skills taught in the computer assisted intervention and to provide social support.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT03727659

Run by

University of California, Los Angeles

People needed

39

Starts

2017-03-22

Expected to finish

2018-12-01

Last updated by the study team

2021-02-10

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 65. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Between the ages of 18 and 65;
• DSM-5 diagnosis of CUD, with use reported on >50 of the past 90 days;
• DSM-5 diagnosis of Major Depressive Disorder (Lifetime);
• Current Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ9) score > 9;
• Uses Facebook or willing to join and learn how to use it;
• Having received treatment for depression in the past year.

Where it is running

• UCLA Integrated Substance Abuse Programs — Los Angeles, California, United States

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