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NCT Number: NCT01406899

Computer-Based Training in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT4CBT)

In this behavioral trial 80 substance abusing individuals will be randomly assigned to either treatment as usual in the substance abuse clinic of the Newington, CT VA hospital OR treatment as usual plus 8 hours of access to the 'CBT for CBT' computer program over a period of 8 weeks. Primary outcomes will be retention in treatment and reduction in substance use (percent days abstinent, confirmed by urine toxicology screens). The patients' ability to demonstrate coping skills through a computerized role-play evaluation will be a secondary outcome. A six-month follow-up will assess durability and/or delayed emergence of effects.

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Key information

Conditions

Substance-related Disorders Chemically-Induced Disorders Mental Disorders

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Phase 1

Primary location

Connecticut VA Healthcare System

Newington, Connecticut, 06111, United States

About this study

This pilot study aims to evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of adding a computer based training program in Cognitive Behavior Therapy ("CBT4CBT") for the treatment of addictions in a VA substance abuse outpatient clinic. Key secondary aims are to assess the impact of adding CBT4CBT to standard care on treatment attendance, engagement, retention, and to investigate if certain process measures are associated with substance use outcomes. Approximately 80 patients enrolled in the Newington Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment Program (SATP) will be randomly assigned to either (A) treatment as usual, or (B) treatment as usual plus exposure to the CBT4CBT program.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • 18 years and older
  • Recent (within 3 months) substance use
  • meet current DSM-IV (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual-IV) criteria for substance use disorder
  • fluent in English or at least a 6th grade reading level
  • can commit to at least 8 weeks of treatment and willing to be randomized to treatment

Exclusion criteria

  • Unstable housing situation
  • Likelihood of going to prison during the intervention portion of study
  • Recent opiate or benzodiazepine prescription

Treatment and study plan

Computer Based Treatment

Behavioral

Standard treatment as usual (TAU) plus coping skills computer program. In addition to the individual and group therapy sessions (TAU), individuals will work with a computerized program that teaches skills for stopping substance use and increasing coping skills twice weekly for 8 weeks.

Other names: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Primary outcomes

  1. Reduction in substance use

    Time frame: 8 weeks

    percent days abstinent, confirmed by urine toxicology screens

Secondary outcomes

  1. Retention in treatment

    Time frame: 6 months

    did patient continued to be enrolled in substance abuse treatment at follow-up

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

VA Connecticut Healthcare System

Fed

Registry information

Official study title

Computer-Assisted Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Veterans With Substance Use Disorder

Important dates

Study start
2010
Primary completion
2013
Study completion
2013
First posted
Aug 1, 2011
Registry last updated
Dec 23, 2014

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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