Status:

NOT_YET_RECRUITING

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

Lead Sponsor:

Massachusetts General Hospital

Collaborating Sponsors:

National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)

Conditions:

Depression - Major Depressive Disorder

Cannabis Use Disorder

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief 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...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • 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/or depression
  • Meet criteria for current MDD and CUD per the DSM-5

Exclusion

  • 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

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

January 1 2026

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

March 1 2030

Estimated Enrollment :

80 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06878859

Start Date

January 1 2026

End Date

March 1 2030

Last Update

December 1 2025

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Massachusetts General Hospital

Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02114