NCT00680966

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine whether it is more effective to treat adolescents, with diagnoses of both depression and substance use disorder, with a treatment addressing the substance use first and then treating the depression or to first treat the depression and then treat the substance use or whether treating both disorders simultaneously is most effective. It is expected that treatment of both disorders at the same time will be the most effective.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
180

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Jan 2008

Longer than P75 for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

January 1, 2008

Completed
5 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

May 16, 2008

Completed
4 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

May 20, 2008

Completed
4 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

June 1, 2012

Completed
1 year until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

June 1, 2013

Completed
Last Updated

March 12, 2014

Status Verified

March 1, 2014

Enrollment Period

4.4 years

First QC Date

May 16, 2008

Last Update Submit

March 10, 2014

Conditions

Keywords

Treatment efficacyFamily therapyTeensSubstance abuseSubstance dependence

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Children's Depression Rating Scale

    Intake, Mid-Treatment, Post, 6 months and 12 months follow-up

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • Time Life Follow Back

    Intake, Mid-Treatment, Post, 6 months and 12 months follow-up

Study Arms (3)

TX1

EXPERIMENTAL

Functional Family Therapy (FFT) followed by Adolescent Coping With Depression (ACWD)

Behavioral: Adolescent Coping With Depression/Functional Family Therapy

TX 2

EXPERIMENTAL

ACWD (Adolescent Coping With Depression) followed by FFT (Functional Family Therapy)

Behavioral: Adolescent Coping With Depression/Functional Family Therapy

TX 3

EXPERIMENTAL

Combination of an augmented FFT and ACWD - Integrated treatment

Behavioral: Adolescent Coping With Depression/Functional Family Therapy

Interventions

ACWD- Cognitive behavioral group therapy for depressed adolescents FFT - Family therapy to address substance use disorders in adolescents

Also known as: FFT, ACWD
TX 2TX 3TX1

Eligibility Criteria

Age13 Years - 17 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsChild (0-17)

You may qualify if:

  • DSM-IV-TR diagnosis of depression, defined as MDD, dysthymia, or substance-induced mood disorder meeting MDD or dysthymia symptom criteria
  • DSM-IV-TR diagnosis of one or more non-nicotine SUD
  • Some reported illicit drug use in the last 90 days
  • years of age
  • parent or guardian willing to participate in study
  • basic English competency (ability to converse in English)

You may not qualify if:

  • Current and acute suicidal ideation at the level warranting inpatient treatment
  • current psychotic symptoms
  • the adolescent's sibling is already participating in the study
  • if on psychiatric medications, a significant change in dosage levels in the prior 4 weeks -

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Oregon Research Institute

Eugene, Oregon, 97403, United States

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

DepressionSubstance-Related Disorders

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Behavioral SymptomsBehaviorChemically-Induced DisordersMental Disorders

Study Officials

  • Paul D Rohde, Ph. D.

    Oregon Research Institute

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

May 16, 2008

First Posted

May 20, 2008

Study Start

January 1, 2008

Primary Completion

June 1, 2012

Study Completion

June 1, 2013

Last Updated

March 12, 2014

Record last verified: 2014-03

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