NCT00107588

Brief Summary

The goal of this research is to improve treatment outcome for marijuana-dependent individuals. The current study builds on the findings of our prior NIDA-funded marijuana treatment study in which improved client outcomes were associated with greater treatment attendance, greater client self-efficacy, and greater use of coping skills. We will use a contingency management paradigm to provide tangible reinforcement for completing homework assignments that are designed to enhance coping skills. It is anticipated that this will result in greater homework compliance, leading to greater self-efficacy regarding one's ability to cope with high-risk situations. Improved self-efficacy will enhance the likelihood of employing coping skills in high-risk situations, thereby increasing the probability of achieving and maintaining abstinence.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
215

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Feb 2007

Longer than P75 for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

April 5, 2005

Completed
1 day until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

April 6, 2005

Completed
1.8 years until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

February 1, 2007

Completed
4.2 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

April 1, 2011

Completed
1.3 years until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

August 1, 2012

Completed
Last Updated

July 28, 2017

Status Verified

July 1, 2017

Enrollment Period

4.2 years

First QC Date

April 5, 2005

Last Update Submit

July 27, 2017

Conditions

Keywords

marijuana dependenceself-efficacycoping skillsattendancemarijuana abstinence

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

  • Marijuana abstinence

    One-year follow-up period

  • Self-efficacy, use of coping skills, and treatment attendance

    During 2-month treatment period

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • Continuous abstinence will be predicted by (a) treatment attendance; (b) posttreatment self-efficacy for coping; and (c) use of coping skills

    One-year follow-up period

Study Arms (3)

Reinforcement for homework completion

EXPERIMENTAL
Behavioral: Reinforcement for homework completion

Reinforcement for Abstinence

ACTIVE COMPARATOR
Behavioral: Reinforcement for Abstinence

Case Management

ACTIVE COMPARATOR
Behavioral: Case Management

Interventions

Provides contingent reinforcement for engaging in homework activities designed to enhance coping skills

Reinforcement for homework completion

Provides contingent reinforcement for submitting marijuana-free urine specimen

Reinforcement for Abstinence
Case ManagementBEHAVIORAL

Will control for the effect of therapist-client contact by providing supportive case management as an active control condition.

Case Management

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 80 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Cannabis dependence
  • Willing to accept random assignment to interventions

You may not qualify if:

  • Current dependence on alcohol or other drugs
  • Problems that require inpatient hospitalization
  • Reading ability below fifth grade level
  • Lack of reliable transportation to treatment
  • Excessive commuting distance

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

University of Connecticut Health Center

Farmington, Connecticut, 06030-3910, United States

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Marijuana Abuse

Interventions

Case Management

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Substance-Related DisordersChemically-Induced DisordersMental Disorders

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Patient Care PlanningComprehensive Health CarePatient Care ManagementHealth Services Administration

Study Officials

  • Mark D Litt, Ph.D.

    UConn Health

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Professor

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

April 5, 2005

First Posted

April 6, 2005

Study Start

February 1, 2007

Primary Completion

April 1, 2011

Study Completion

August 1, 2012

Last Updated

July 28, 2017

Record last verified: 2017-07

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