Short online therapy aims to curb substance use in early psychosis

NCT ID NCT07056894

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Nova Scotia Health Authority Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests a brief, virtual cognitive remediation therapy (Action-Based Cognitive Remediation) for young people aged 16-30 with early psychosis who also misuse alcohol or cannabis. The therapy aims to improve thinking skills and reduce substance use. Researchers will enroll 50 participants from Nova Scotia and Newfoundland to see if this shorter, online approach works better than longer treatments.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

alcohol abuse cannabis dependence psychotic disorder Psychotic Disorders

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ALCOHOL USE DISORDER CANNABIS USE DISORDER PSYCHOSIS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Nova Scotia Early Psychosis Program
RECRUITING

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Psychosis Intervention Early Recovery program
RECRUITING

St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

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