Extended Effects of Cannabis Abstinence on Clinical Symptoms and Cognition in Depression

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Cannabis Use Major Depressive Disorder Cognitive Impairment
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
18 – 55
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
52 (estimated)
Sponsor
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health · Other
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About This Trial
The prevalence of major depressive disorder (MDD) is \~5.0%, and rates of co-occurring SUDs in these patients approach 40-50%. Specifically, rates of co-morbid cannabis use disorder (CUD) in patients with MDD are elevated 2-3 fold compared to 2.9% in the general population, and is associated with poorer treatment outcomes and impaired cognitive and psychosocial functioning in comparison to MDD pat…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * All participants must be between the ages 18-55 * Meet SCID for DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for cannabis use disorder, moderate to severe * Meet SCID for DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for Major Depressive Disorder * Be an outpatient receiving a stable dose of antidepressant medicati…
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Maryam Sorkhou, HBSc

4165358501

maryam.sorkhou@mail.utoronto.ca

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