Computer-based psychological treatment for co-occurring depression and substance use problems

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Depression; Alcohol/other drug use; Mental Health - Depression; Mental Health - Addiction

• Registration Number: ACTRN12607000437460
• Lead Sponsor: niversity of Newcastle

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2007-08-29
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 100

Inclusion Criteria

a.Current depressive symptomatology, as indicated by a score of 17 or greater on the Beck Depression Inventory II;
b. Lifetime diagnosis of major depressive disorder, as confirmed by the Structured Clinical Interview for the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disroders, 4th Edition (DSM-IV), Research Version;
c. Current problematic use of at least one of the following: alcohol (i.e. consumption above recommended drinking levels in Australia; equates to 4 standard drinks per day for men or 2 standard drinks per day for women with fewer than 2 alcohol free days per week); cannabis (at least weekly use); or amphetamines (at least weekly use);
d. 16 years or over
e. Absence of a brain injury, organic brain disease and/or significant cognitive impairment; and
f. Ability to understand English.

Exclusion Criteria

a. Current psychotic disorder
b. Brain injury, organic disease and/or significant cognitive impairment
c. Inability to understand English

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified