Validation of the Behavioral Activation for Depression Scale in Individuals With Substance Use Di… (NCT07395700) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Validation of the Behavioral Activation for Depression Scale in Individuals With Substance Use Disorders
Mexico289 participantsStarted 2024-03-18
Plain-language 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.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 68 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* 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.
Exclusion Criteria:
* 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.
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
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Psychometric Validity of the Behavioral Activation for Depression Scale (BADS)
Timeframe: Baseline, pre-intervention (single cross-sectional assessment at study enrollment)