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Behavioral Intervention
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Cannabis Use Disorder
N/A
Recruiting
Led By Aimee L McRae-Clark, PharmD
Research Sponsored by Medical University of South Carolina
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up week 20
Awards & highlights
Study Summary
This trial will enroll adults who want to reduce their cannabis use in an 8-week treatment program with weekly counseling sessions and daily cannabis assessments.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults over 18 who want to cut down on cannabis use and meet the criteria for Cannabis Use Disorder. They must have a positive urine test for cannabinoids and be interested in treatment, but not at risk of harm to self or others, pregnant, or dealing with severe mental health issues.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests an 8-week program combining one-on-one counseling with weekly computerized cognitive-behavioral therapy sessions aimed at reducing cannabis use. Participants' usage is tracked through daily texts and saliva tests analyzing progesterone.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since the intervention involves counseling and behavioral therapy rather than medication, typical medical side effects are not expected. However, participants may experience psychological discomfort addressing their cannabis use.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ week 20
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~week 20
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Proportion of participants in remission
Reduction in cannabis use days
Reduction in cannabis use episodes
Trial Design
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - WomenExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
112 participants identifying as women will be enrolled in 8 weeks of behavioral treatment for CUD. They will receive a motivational interviewing session with a therapist followed by 7 weekly online modules of CBT4CBT with continued monitoring and support from a therapist. Gender and hormonal factors will be examined as predictors of CUD remission and cannabis outcomes.
Group II: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - MenExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
112 participants identifying as men will be enrolled in 8 weeks of behavioral treatment for cannabis use disorder (CUD). They will receive a motivational interviewing session with a therapist followed by 7 weekly online modules of CBT4CBT with continued monitoring and support from a therapist. Gender and hormonal factors will be examined as predictors of CUD remission and cannabis outcomes.
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Who is running the clinical trial?
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)NIH
2,467 Previous Clinical Trials
2,618,899 Total Patients Enrolled
Medical University of South CarolinaLead Sponsor
932 Previous Clinical Trials
7,394,166 Total Patients Enrolled
Aimee L McRae-Clark, PharmDPrincipal InvestigatorMedical University of South Carolina
2 Previous Clinical Trials
154 Total Patients Enrolled
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- I am willing to participate in a research study.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - Women
- Group 2: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - Men
Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
How many persons are being administered treatment through this research endeavor?
"Affirmative, clinicaltrials.gov specifies that this medical experiment is actively recruiting. The trial was posted on November 15th 2021 and most recently updated on November 28th 2022 with the goal of enrolling 224 patients from 1 location."
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Is this study actively accepting participants?
"This research trial, which was initially posted on November 15th 2021 and last updated a year later, is in search of participants. Clinicaltrials.gov hosts the pertinent information."
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