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Avatar Intervention for the Treatment of Cannabis Use Disorder in Patients With Severe Mental Health Disorders

Canada32 participantsStarted 2019-09-24

Plain-language summary

This is a proof-of-concept of a new Virtual Reality (VR) Avatar Intervention for Cannabis Use Disorders (CUD) in patients with psychotic disorders and/or mood disorders. The primary outcomes are reductions in cannabis use, cannabis use disorder severity, and increased quality of life.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Males or females over 18 years of age who meet the DSM-5 criteria for CUD (≥4 criteria) ; * Patients will meet the DSM-5 criteria for schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder and major depression. Diagnoses will be established with the Structured Interview for DSM-5 (SCID-5). Exclusion Criteria: * Ongoing pharmacological or psychological treatment for CUD ; * Ongoing detoxification for cannabis withdrawal ; * Presence of neurological disorders ; * Presence of a severe and unstable physical illness ; * Inability to provide consent.

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Change in cannabis use (Timeline Follow-Back)

Timeframe: Within 1 week before treatment, within 1 week after treatment as well as 3- 6- and 12-months follow-up

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05726617

SponsorCiusss de L'Est de l'Île de Montréal

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2022-08-11

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.