Brief Intervention for Drug Abusing Students
Overview
- Phase
- Phase 2
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Drug Abuse
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
- Enrollment
- 160
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Drug use frequency and quantity at 1-, 3- and 12-months post-intervention.
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 17 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
The purpose of this clinical trail is to evaluate the efficacy of a brief, cognitive-behavioral therapeutic intervention for adolescents reporting mild or moderate drug abuse (MMDA). This school-based initiative employs a collaborative effort between the University of Minnesota researchers and the St. Paul Public Schools. This intervention aims to reduce post-treatment drug use behaviors and enhance drug-use resistant cognitions and problem-solving skills.
Detailed Description
The purpose of this clinical trail is to evaluate the efficacy of a brief, cognitive-behavioral therapeutic intervention for adolescents reporting mild or moderate drug abuse (MMDA). This school-based initiative employs a collaborative effort between the University of Minnesota researchers and the St. Paul Public Schools. This intervention aims to reduce post-treatment drug use behaviors and enhance drug-use resistant cognitions and problem-solving skills. Specifically, we propose a randomized clinical trial to evaluate the efficacy of a cognitive-behavioral therapy on key process and outcome dimensions among school-based youth with mild-to-moderate drug abuse (MMDA). The experimental treatment is designated Brief Cognitive Behavioral Intervention (BCBI) given its theoretical foundation in stage of change theory used to coordinate modules on Rational-Emotive Therapy and Problem Solving Therapy. BCBI will be compared against a second experimental treatment that consists of BCBI and a single parent session (BCBI+P) and an assessment only condition (control). The importance of clarifying mechanisms in drug treatment research will be explored with respect to a limited number of treatment and individual factors that have emerged as promising mediating and moderating factors, such as cognitive and problem solving factors, parenting practices, and peer group influences.
Investigators
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •student at a local school
- •meets DSM-IV criteria for a substance abuse disorder for at least one drug
- •student and parent both agree to participate in the intervention study
Exclusion Criteria
- •meets criteria for at least one DSM-IV substance dependence disorder
- •meets criteria for a psychotic disorder or a learning disability
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Drug use frequency and quantity at 1-, 3- and 12-months post-intervention.
Time Frame: 1 year post treatment
Secondary Outcomes
- HIV and sexual risk behaviors at the same time period.(1 year post treatment)