Validation of the Behavioral Activation for Depression Scale in Individuals With Substance Use Disorders

NCT07395700 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: BADS-SUD-VALID-01
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 289
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This observational study evaluates the psychometric properties of the Behavioral Activation for Depression Scale (BADS) in individuals with substance use disorders. The study examines the scale's internal structure, reliability, and validity using data from 289 participants who completed the BADS. External and incremental validity analyses were conducted in a subsample of 127 participants for whom additional clinical measures were available, including assessments of symptom severity, anxiety, impulsivity, and anger expression. This approach reflects the availability of complete data for each analytic component and allows for a comprehensive evaluation of the BADS in a clinical population.

Conditions

Substance Use Disorders; Mental Health Disorders; Substance-related Disorders; Depression Scale Score; Validation Study

Keywords

Behavioral Activation; Psychometric Validation; Substance Use Disorders; Addiction; External Validity; Incremental Validity; Clinical Assessment; Behavioral Functioning; Depression; Functional Impairment

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Psychometric Validity of the Behavioral Activation for Depression Scale (BADS)

  Psychometric properties of the Behavioral Activation for Depression Scale (BADS), including internal structure (confirmatory factor analysis), internal consistency reliability (Cronbach's alpha / omega), and construct validity (convergent and discriminant validity), assessed using self-report data collected at a single time point in individuals with substance use disorders. Subscale scores will also be examined, with higher scores reflecting greater expression of the respective behavioral domains.

  Baseline, pre-intervention (single cross-sectional assessment at study enrollment)

Secondary Outcomes (2)

• Convergent and Discriminant Validity of the Behavioral Activation for Depression Scale With the Borderline Symptom List-23

  Baseline, pre-intervention (single cross-sectional assessment conducted at study enrollment)

• Convergent Validity of the Behavioral Activation for Depression Scale With the Environmental Reward Observation Scale

  Baseline, pre-intervention (single cross-sectional assessment at study enrollment)

Study Arms (1)

Individuals With Substance Use Disorders

Single clinical group composed of adults receiving treatment for substance use disorders who completed the Behavioral Activation for Depression Scale (BADS) and additional self-report measures as part of a cross-sectional observational study.

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 68 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

The study population consists of adults receiving residential treatment for substance use disorders in a therapeutic community setting. Participants represent a clinically relevant population characterized by difficulties in mood regulation, behavioral activation, emotional dysregulation, and related psychological symptoms commonly associated with substance use disorders.

You may qualify if:

• Adults aged 18 years or older.
• Currently receiving treatment or undergoing clinical evaluation for substance use disorders in a therapeutic or clinical setting.
• Ability to read and understand Spanish.
• Ability to provide informed consent.
• Completion of the Behavioral Activation for Depression Scale and at least one additional study questionnaire.

You may not qualify if:

• Severe cognitive impairment or acute psychiatric symptoms that prevent accurate self-reporting.
• Incomplete or missing data on key study measures.
• Current intoxication or acute withdrawal symptoms at the time of assessment that interfere with completing questionnaires.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Lauro Gutiérrez Castro: lead

Study Sites (1)

Comunidad Terapéutica Under The Tree

Ajijic, Jalisco, 45920, Mexico

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Substance-Related Disorders; Behavior, Addictive; Depression

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Chemically-Induced Disorders; Mental Disorders; Compulsive Behavior; Impulsive Behavior; Behavior; Behavioral Symptoms

Study Officials

• Lauro Gutiérrez Castro

  Under The Tree Therapeutic Community

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: CASE ONLY
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Principal Invetigator

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: January 7, 2026
• First Posted: February 9, 2026
• Study Start: March 18, 2024
• Primary Completion: November 30, 2025
• Study Completion: December 22, 2025
• Last Updated: February 9, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-02

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

ME (1)