What side effects are associated with this type of intervention?

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Amphetamine Use Disorder, including technology-enhanced methods like SMS text messaging, generally has minimal physical side effects. However, patients may experience psychological discomfort as they confront and modify their thought patterns and behaviors. This can include increased anxiety, emotional distress, or temporary worsening of symptoms as they work through challenging issues. Additionally, adherence to the intervention can be a challenge, and some individuals may find the text-based format less engaging or supportive compared to face-to-face interactions.

What prior FDA approvals exist?

As of now, there are no specific FDA-approved medications for the treatment of Amphetamine Use Disorder. However, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) has been widely recognized and utilized as an effective treatment approach. The novel intervention being studied, which involves CBT-based SMS text messaging, aims to leverage technology to deliver CBT principles to alter thinking and behavior patterns in individuals with methamphetamine dependence. This approach is innovative in its use of digital communication to provide continuous support and intervention.

What other types of research exist?

Promising alternatives to CBT-based SMS text messaging for Amphetamine Use Disorder patients include: 1) Mobile health apps that deliver CBT or other therapeutic content, such as the Manaaki app for gambling problems, which could be adapted for AUD. 2) Internet-based interventions, which have shown effectiveness in smoking cessation and could be tailored for AUD. 3) Social network-based interventions like Tweet2Quit, which leverage peer support for behavior change. 4) Comprehensive digital platforms that combine multiple therapeutic approaches, including guided self-help and health coaching, similar to those used for binge eating disorder.

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Behavioral Intervention

CBT-based Text Messaging for Amphetamine Use Disorder

N/A

Waitlist Available

Led By Gantt Galloway, PharmD

Research Sponsored by California Pacific Medical Center Research Institute

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

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Must have

English-speaking adults ≥ 18 years who are seeking treatment for MA addiction

Be older than 18 years old

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up 5 weeks

Summary

This trial aims to help people addicted to methamphetamine by sending them supportive text messages that encourage healthier thinking and behavior.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for English-speaking adults over 18 years old who are seeking treatment for methamphetamine addiction. Participants must own a cell phone with texting capabilities and an unlimited text messaging plan, be able to attend CBT group therapy sessions, and have signed the consent form.

What is being tested?

The study is testing a new intervention that uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) principles delivered through SMS text messages. It aims to improve outcomes for those dependent on methamphetamines by supplementing traditional CBT group therapy with supportive texts.

What are the potential side effects?

Since this trial involves behavior therapy via text messaging and group sessions rather than medication, there aren't typical drug side effects. However, participants may experience emotional discomfort or distress related to discussing their addiction.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am over 18, speak English, and seeking treatment for methamphetamine addiction.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ 5 weeks

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~5 weeks

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 5 weeks for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary study objectives

Proportion of MA-negative urine samples between the 2-week CBT text period and the 2-week control period

Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Placebo Group

Group I: CBT- based SMS text messaging interventionExperimental Treatment2 Interventions

cognitive behavioral therapy- (CBT-) based short message service (SMS) text messaging intervention

Group II: Placebo TextsPlacebo Group1 Intervention

Placebo texts will be given instead of interventional texts

Treatment

First Studied

Drug Approval Stage

How many patients have taken this drug

CBT group therapy

2007

Completed Phase 3

~130

0 / 1Eligibility criteria met

Research Highlights

Information in this section is not a recommendation. We encourage patients to speak with their healthcare team when evaluating any treatment decision.

Mechanism Of Action

Side Effect Profile

Prior Approvals

Other Research

Common treatments for Amphetamine Use Disorder include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which aims to alter maladaptive thinking and behavior patterns associated with drug use. CBT helps patients recognize and avoid triggers, develop coping strategies, and improve problem-solving skills. The CBT-based SMS Text Messaging intervention leverages these principles by delivering supportive and therapeutic messages directly to patients' phones, providing real-time assistance and reinforcement. This approach is particularly beneficial for Amphetamine Use Disorder patients as it offers continuous support, helps maintain motivation, and can be accessed anytime, reducing the likelihood of relapse.