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CBT for Anxiety and Substance Use in Veterans

N/A
Recruiting
Led By Anthony Ecker, PhD
Research Sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
meeting diagnostic criteria for current anxiety disorder and endorsing hazardous alcohol use
Be older than 18 years old
Must not have
cognitive impairment that could interfere with engagement in weekly psychotherapy
psychotic symptoms,
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 30 days
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Summary

This trial is testing a therapy that helps veterans with anxiety, PTSD, and alcohol use. The goal is to improve their lives.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for Veterans who have an anxiety disorder and engage in hazardous alcohol use but don't need immediate detox. It's not suitable for those at high risk of suicide, with cognitive impairments that affect therapy participation, or experiencing psychotic symptoms.
What is being tested?
The study tests a cognitive behavioral therapy program called the Unified Protocol-Alcohol alongside Problem Solving Therapy to see if it can improve functioning in Veterans by addressing anxiety, PTSD, and problem drinking together.
What are the potential side effects?
While specific side effects are not listed for this type of intervention, participants may experience discomfort discussing personal issues or feel increased distress as they confront and work through their problems during therapy.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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I have been diagnosed with an anxiety disorder and I use alcohol in a way that may be harmful.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:
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My thinking or memory problems do not prevent me from participating in weekly therapy.
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I have experienced symptoms like hallucinations or delusions.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~30 days
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 30 days for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
Addiction Severity Index
Beck Anxiety Inventory
Social Adjustment Scale- Self Report

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: UP-AExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Cognitive behavior therapy using the Unified Protocol for Emotional Disorders with supplemental skills-based alcohol modules.
Group II: Problem Solving therapyActive Control1 Intervention
Skills based approach for managing negative moods and stress.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

VA Office of Research and DevelopmentLead Sponsor
1,647 Previous Clinical Trials
3,360,030 Total Patients Enrolled
Anthony Ecker, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorMichael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, Houston, TX

Media Library

Problem Solving therapy Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT04871100 — N/A
~15 spots leftby Oct 2025
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