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Efficacy of Cognitive Bias Modification in Residential Treatment for Addiction

Launched by CENTRE FOR ADDICTION AND MENTAL HEALTH · Dec 20, 2016

Trial Information

Current as of July 21, 2025

Completed

Keywords

Cognitive Bias Modification Interpretation Bias Suicidal Ideation Depression

ClinConnect Summary

Eighty-eight adult inpatients completing residential treatment in the Addictions Services at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) will be randomized to receive CBM-I daily for one week, adjunct to the residential psychosocial treatment or to an assessment-only control condition. Participants will complete clinical measures consisting of interviews and questionnaires measuring suicidal ideation, hopelessness, depression, negative affect, and interpretation biases before, during and after treatment.

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • Inclusion Criteria:
  • Exhibit moderate suicide risk or greater
  • Be enrolled in the Addictions Services inpatient program
  • Fluent in reading English
  • Capacity to give informed consent
  • Exclusion Criteria:
  • A lifetime diagnosis of a psychotic or bipolar disorder
  • Significant neurological disorder or psychical illness likely to interfere with participation
  • Psychotropic medication changes within the past two weeks

About Centre For Addiction And Mental Health

The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) is Canada’s leading mental health and addiction teaching hospital, dedicated to advancing research, clinical care, and education in the field of mental health. With a commitment to improving the lives of individuals affected by mental illness and addiction, CAMH conducts innovative clinical trials aimed at developing and evaluating new treatment approaches. The institution fosters a collaborative environment that brings together researchers, clinicians, and community partners to translate scientific findings into effective interventions, ensuring the highest standards of care and support for patients. Through its robust research initiatives, CAMH strives to enhance understanding of mental health disorders and promote evidence-based practices in the treatment of addiction and mental health challenges.

Locations

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Patients applied

0 patients applied

Trial Officials

Lena C Quilty, PhD

Principal Investigator

Centre for Addiction and Mental Health

Timeline

First submit

Trial launched

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Estimated completion

Not reported

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