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NCT01283191 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Behavioral Incentives to Increase Exercise in Cocaine Dependent Women
A NA study, sponsored by Virginia Commonwealth University.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 26
- Enrollment target
NCT01283191 is a NA study that has completed, run by Virginia Commonwealth University. The registered enrollment target is 26 participants.
The verdict
NCT01283191, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by Virginia Commonwealth University.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 26 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
While physical activity has been associated with decreased craving and increased abstinence rates in smokers, few published studies have examined the effects of exercise on recovery from other drugs such as cocaine. One factor that has impeded such research has been low levels of patient compliance with exercise protocols. One robust strategy for promoting and maintaining behavior change is contingency management or Behavioral Incentives (BI). BI delivers incentives (prizes, vouchers) contingent upon target behaviors such as cocaine abstinence (Higgins et al., 1994); treatment attendance (Svikis et al., 1997) and other pro-social behaviors (Kirby et al., 1998). While the literature is replete with studies demonstrating the benefit of BI compared to control conditions (Stitzer \& Petry, 2006), the translation of BI methods from research to clinical practice has met with some resistance. Contributing factors include philosophical differences (e.g., counselors feel extrinsic reinforcement undermines recovery) and practical barriers (e.g., monetary costs of incentives may be prohibitive). The latter concern was addressed by Petry (2005) who developed the "fish bowl" method, which uses escalating variable ratio procedures to reduce per patient costs of BI with similar effect sizes. As a Stage 1 behavioral therapies development grant (Rounsaville et al., 2001), the primary aim of this research is to pilot test a BI intervention designed to promote regular physical activity in a sample of women receiving inpatient treatment for SUDs. The target behavior, physical activity, will be objectively defined as 30 minutes of observed treadmill walking at any intensity 3 days/week at Level 1, and 30 minutes of higher intensity physical activity that meets ACSM criteria for moderate exercise Level 2. Specifically, a pilot randomized clinical trial will compare rates of physical activity over a 6 week study period in a sample of N=50 women with Cocaine Dependence. All participants w
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Education Control
- BEHAVIORAL Behavioral Incentives
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 26 participants |
| Start Date | 2012-05 |
| Est. Completion | 2013-08 |
| Phase | NA |
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The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT01283191 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 26 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Virginia Commonwealth University, which has 558 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Education Control is the first listed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT01283191 about?
NCT01283191 is a clinical study titled "Behavioral Incentives to Increase Exercise in Cocaine Dependent Women". While physical activity has been associated with decreased craving and increased abstinence rates in smokers, few published studies have examined the effects of exercise on recovery from other drugs such as cocaine. One factor that has impeded such research has been low levels of patient compliance ...
What is the current status of trial NCT01283191?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 26 participants. The study started on 2012-05. Estimated completion is 2013-08.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT01283191?
The interventions under investigation include: Education Control (BEHAVIORAL), Behavioral Incentives (BEHAVIORAL).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT01283191?
This trial is sponsored by Virginia Commonwealth University, which has 558 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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