Researchers at the Edith Collins Centre, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital are investigating a new treatment for people living with both alcohol use disorder and major depressive disorder. These two conditions often occur together and can make recovery harder, yet few treatments address both at the same time.
If you're interested in taking part, click below to fill in an expression if interest.
You may be eligible to take part if you:
Are aged 18 or over
Are currently drinking heavily and would like to cut down
Have been experiencing major depression, but medication treatments have not worked for you
Are based in Sydney and able to attend clinic visits at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Are not currently pregnant or breastfeeding
Interested in taking part? Click below to register your interest.
What's involved?
The study runs for approximately 5 months. Everyone who takes part receives the combined therapy.
6 sessions of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) covering alcohol use, mood, and recovery strategies
3 medication sessions administered by a nurse in a supervised clinical setting at RPA, spaced two weeks apart
2 follow-up visits at 4 and 12 weeks after your final treatment
A short daily questionnaire via phone app to log your mood and alcohol consumption between visits
Compensation
You will be reimbursed for your time with gift vouchers equivalent to:
Up to $60 for completing the daily questionnaire on phone app
$40 per follow-up visit ($80 in total)
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