New study checks if depression scale works for those with addiction
NCT ID NCT07395700
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether a questionnaire called the Behavioral Activation for Depression Scale (BADS) is a good tool for measuring depression-related behaviors in people with substance use disorders. Researchers analyzed answers from 289 adults receiving treatment for substance use. The goal was to see if the scale is reliable and valid for this group, which could help improve mental health screening in addiction settings.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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289 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Mar 2024
- Finished
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Dec 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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Who is studied
The study population consists of adults receiving residential treatment for substance use disorders in a therapeutic community setting. Participants represent a clinically relevant population characterized by difficulties in mood regulation, behavioral activation, emotional dysregulation, and related psychological symptoms commonly associated with substance use disorders.
- Ages
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18 to 68 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 18 years or older. * Currently receiving treatment or undergoing clinical evaluation for substance use disorders in a therapeutic or clinical setting. * Ability to read and understand Spanish. * Ability to provide informed consent. * Completion of the Behavioral Activation for Depression Scale and at least one additional study questionnaire. Exclusion Criteria: * Severe cognitive impairment or acute psychiatric symptoms that prevent accurate self-reporting. * Incomplete or missing data on key study measures. * Current intoxication or acute withdrawal symptoms at the time of assessment that interfere with completing questionnaires.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Comunidad Terapéutica Under The Tree
Ajijic, Jalisco, 45920, Mexico
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