Virtual therapy trial aims to cut deadly drug mix risk

NCT ID NCT05573906

Summary

This study tested if adding online cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) could help people safely reduce their use of benzodiazepine anxiety medications while they were also taking prescription opioids. Taking both drugs together significantly increases the risk of overdose. 42 adults who were prescribed both medications were randomly assigned to receive either the therapy or general health education alongside a gentle 12-week plan to reduce their anxiety medication. Researchers measured changes in medication use and anxiety symptoms to see which approach worked better.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • UCLA Family Health Center

    Santa Monica, California, 90404, United States

  • UCLA Health MPTF Toluca Lake Primary Care

    Burbank, California, 91505, United States

  • UCLA Integrated Substance Abuse Programs

    Los Angeles, California, 90025, United States

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