Title:
Effects of Regular Cannabis Use on Depression
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| What is the purpose of the study? |
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We are looking at the effects that 28 days of abstaining from cannabis has on individuals diagnosed with depression that regularly use cannabis. Participants are required to come in for weekly sessions that examine symptoms of depression, anxiety, and cognition. A $300 reward bonus is provided if participant remains successfully abstinent by study endpoint.
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| Who is needed? |
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Individuals with: |
Major Depressive Disorder, Cannabis Use Disorder |
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Individuals without
a mental health or
addiction problem:
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No
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Age range: |
18 - 55 |
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Gender: |
All |
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Ethnicity: |
All |
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Other:
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| What does the study involve? |
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Number of contacts: |
9: 1 phone screen, 1 in-person screen, 7 study visits |
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Time period: |
2 months (28 days + follow-up) |
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Length of contacts: |
In-person range from 1.5-4 hours, 10 minute phone screen |
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Treatment offered:
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No
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Location:
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33 Russell St. , BACDRL Lab, Rm. 1910a
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Principal Investigator:
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Dr. Tony P George
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| Contact information: |
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Phone: |
416-535-8501 x36115 |
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e-mail: |
aliya.lucatch@camh.ca |
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Website: |
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Flyer:
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Study end date:
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30 Jun 2019
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| REB number: |
069/2017-04 |
| Full study title: |
Effects of Extended Cannabis Abstinence on Symptoms and Cognition in Depressed Individuals |
| Keywords: |
Cannabis, Depression, Addiction, Anxiety, Cognition |
| Study Area: |
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