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Preliminary Efficacy Trial of a Digital Intervention for Depression and Cannabis Use

RECRUITINGN/ASponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital
Actively Recruiting
PhaseN/A
SponsorMassachusetts General Hospital
Started2026-02
Est. completion2028-01
Eligibility
Age18 Years+
Healthy vol.Accepted
Locations1 site

Summary

The purpose of this study is to examine the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy of a digital intervention for co-occurring cannabis use and depression. Participants will be randomized to complete Amplification of Positivity - Cannabis Use (AMP-C) or symptom tracking. The main outcomes will include changes in depressive symptoms and cannabis use, as well as usability ratings.

Eligibility

Age: 18 Years+Healthy volunteers accepted
Inclusion Criteria:

* Aged ≥ 18 years
* Resides in the United States
* Able to read and understand English and willing to provide informed consent/comply with the study protocol
* Moderate depressive symptom severity, as indicated by the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9)
* Problematic cannabis use, as indicated by the Cannabis Use Disorder Identification Test - Revised (CUDIT-R)
* Current elevated anhedonia, as indicated by the PHQ-9
* Interest in receiving treatment for their cannabis use and depression
* Meet criteria for current MDD and CUD per the DSM-5

Exclusion Criteria:

* History of a psychotic disorder or bipolar disorder type I/II
* Active suicidal ideation or intent based on the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale
* Current psychotherapy engagement
* Changes in psychotropic medication within six weeks of the start of study

Conditions4

Cannabis Use DisorderDepressionDepression - Major Depressive DisorderMental Disorder

Locations1 site

Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02114
Shirley Wu, BS617-724-3532swu24@mgh.harvard.edu

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