Motivational Therapy for Substance Users With Depression — Aftercare  

Depression Clinical Trial

Official title: Motivational Therapy for Substance Users With Depression

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

The primary objective of the study is to test the incremental efficacy and outcomes of an aftercare program of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy combined with motivational therapy (CBT-MT) relative to treatment as usual (TAU) in improving depression, substance use, and healthcare outcomes in a population with drug dependence and comorbid major depressive disorder (MDD). The investigators expect that among drug-dependent patients with comorbid MDD, CBT-MT will yield better clinical outcomes relative to TAU in reducing depressive symptoms and substance use and improving healthcare outcomes during treatment.

Secondary Objectives:

1. Test efficacy and outcomes of CBT-MT and TAU

2. Evaluate the differential effect of CBT-MT versus TAU on HIV-risk behavior of participants,

3. To evaluate the impact of cognitive functioning on treatment retention and outcomes, and

4. To explore additional psychosocial, demographic, and diagnostic factors (e.g., age, gender, education level, motivation for change, social support) that may be associated with treatment outcome and retention in this high need population.

Clinical Trial Description

This study will include approximately 80 participants randomized to either 12 weeks of motivational therapy or treatment as usual. Both treatments will meet once weekly for 60 minutes. Participants will be recruited from the Adult Partial Hospitalization program at University of California, Los Angeles. During the active treatment phase, participants will attend clinic weekly for collection of data and urine specimens.

1. For those randomly assigned to CBT-MT, they will meet with a therapist in a group format for 60-minute sessions once weekly.

a. Each CBT-MT session will begin with 20 minutes of motivational therapy (MT), followed by 40 minutes of CBT content.

2. Those randomly assigned to TAU, they will attend a weekly 60-minute Dual Recovery Anonymous self-help group. ;

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Depression
• Depressive Disorder
• Substance Dependence
• Substance-Related Disorders

• NCT number: NCT01189799
• Study type: Interventional
• Source: University of California, Los Angeles
• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: September 2007
• Completion date: January 2013