Psychosocial Treatment for Methamphetamine Use Disorders in South Africa: A Pilot Study of a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Program
Not Applicable
Recruiting
- Conditions
- Methamphetamine Use Disorders
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Recruiting
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 60
Inclusion Criteria
Between 18 and 65 years of age
-Must meet DSM-IV criteria for methamphetamine abuse or dependence according to the Mini-International Psychiatric Interview (MINI) substance use module
-Methamphetamine must be their drug of choice. - Patients can have comorbid substance use disorders will not be excluded.
Exclusion Criteria
-Exclusion criteria will include bipolar disorder, suicidality, schizophrenia and antisocial personality disorder (as assessed on the MINI).
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Frequency of methamphetamine use (days per week) validated with drug tests
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Methamphetamine Cravings;Severity of Meth Use Disorder;Depression;Anxiety;Disability;Quality of LIfe