Integrated Intervention for Substance Abusers With Depressive Disorders

April 17, 2019 updated by: VA Office of Research and Development
This study is a randomized clinical trial comparing outcomes of Integrated Cognitive Behavioral Treatment plus standard medications for veterans with both substance use disorders, depressive disorders versus the most commonly administered form of therapy for substance use disorders and depression, Twelve Step Facilitation (AA/NA model) group treatment plus medications.

Study Overview

Detailed Description

This study is a randomized clinical trial comparing outcomes of Integrated Cognitive Behavioral Treatment plus standard medications for veterans with both substance use disorders, depressive disorders versus the most commonly administered form of therapy for substance use disorders and depression, Twelve Step Facilitation (AA/NA model) group treatment plus medications. Follow-up assessments were conducted at quarterly intervals for one year following treatment.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

276

Phase

  • Phase 2

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

    • California
      • San Diego, California, United States, 92161
        • VA San Diego Healthcare System, San Diego

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

Veterans age 18 and older with alcohol, cannabinol, and/or stimulant dependence and independent mood disorders will be included.

Exclusion Criteria:

Psychotic disorders

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Factorial Assignment
  • Masking: Single

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: Arm 1
Twelve Step Facilitation
Twelve Step Facilitation Therapy involves focusing on topics from 12-Step programs which support sobriety goals and personal growth.
Experimental: Arm 2
Integrated Cognitive Behavioral Treatment
Integrated Cognitive Behavioral Treatment involves focusing on thoughts, activities, and interactions with people related to depressive symptoms and/or substance use.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Hamilton Depression Scale, Timeline Follow-back (substance measure)
Time Frame: 18 months
18 months

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Susan Tate, PhD, VA San Diego Healthcare System, San Diego

Publications and helpful links

The person responsible for entering information about the study voluntarily provides these publications. These may be about anything related to the study.

General Publications

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

April 1, 2000

Primary Completion (Actual)

September 1, 2009

Study Completion (Actual)

September 1, 2012

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

July 3, 2001

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 4, 2001

First Posted (Estimate)

July 5, 2001

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

April 19, 2019

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

April 17, 2019

Last Verified

April 1, 2019

More Information

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