Computer-assisted delivery of cognitive-behavioral therapy: efficacy and durability of CBT4CBT among cocaine-dependent individuals maintained on methadone.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

A previous pilot trial evaluating computer-based training for cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT4CBT) in 77 heterogeneous substance users (alcohol, marijuana, cocaine, and opioids) demonstrated preliminary support for its efficacy in the context of a community-based outpatient clinic. The authors conducted a more definitive trial in a larger, more homogeneous sample.

Method

In this randomized clinical trial, 101 cocaine-dependent individuals maintained on methadone were randomly assigned to standard methadone maintenance or methadone maintenance with weekly access to CBT4CBT, with seven modules delivered within an 8-week trial.

Results

Treatment retention and data availability were high and comparable across the treatment conditions. Participants assigned to

SUBMITTER: Carroll KM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4042674 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature