None listed
Conditions
Brief summary
The objective of the proposed research is to evaluate a brief motivational interviewing discussion (Ecstasy Check-Up) for regular ecstasy users (1 session) compared with an extended series of discussions (Ecstasy Check-Up Plus), which involves 1 session of motivational interviewing based discussions plus two session of cognitive behavioural based discussions. Our long-term goal is to decrease ecstasy use in Australia by motivating ecstasy users to reduce their use through providing research based information and discussion. The primary hypothesis of the proposed study is that the Ecstasy Check-Up Plus will be associated with lower levels of ecstasy use and problems than will the Ecstasy Check-Up. E Check Up sessions in which the specialist more strongly adheres to motivational interviewing principles are expected to have better outcomes. Additionally, our secondary hypothesis is that participants in the study will like and gain some positive aspects from both conditions, regardless if they have been assigned one or three sessions of discussions on their Ecstasy use. The research is of benefit to participants as it offers an opportunity for them to manage their ecstasy use. This lifestyle change has many benefits including improvements in physical and mental health. This benefit, however, cannot be guaranteed; it is dependent on participants’ engagement with the discussion. At the baseline session, all participants will be assured that any information they provide will remain strictly confidential (within the limits of legal confidentiality and duty of care). After written informed consent is provided and all questions and concerns have been answered, the baseline assessment will occur. At one-, four-, and six-month follow-ups the research assistant will conduct follow-ups with all participants using the measures collected at the baseline assessment. The outcome measures will be modified to assess the relevant durations at each visit. For example, the measures will assess the last 90 days during the baseline assessment, and the past 30-days at the one-month follow-up.
Interventions
In the Ecstasy Check Up Plus study sessions, we explore ecstasy use and values, offer feedback regarding use and provide with practical skills for reducing use. It is the decision of the participant to use these skills or not, and they are not pressured to quit or reduce their ecstasy use.
Participants are randomised into either one 50 minute session of motivational interviewing based discussion or three once-weekly 50 minute sessions which are conducted by a trained psychologist. The second
In the Ecstasy Check Up Plus study sessions, we explore ecstasy use and values, offer feedback regarding use and provide with practical skills for reducing use. It is the decision of the participant to use these skills or not, and they are not pressured to quit or reduce their ecstasy use. Participants are randomised into either one 50 minute session of motivational interviewing based discussion or three once-weekly 50 minute sessions which are conducted by a trained psychologist. The second and third sessions are based on cognitive behavioural and motivational interviewing discussion. All sessions are conducted face to face at our offices. The one-session motivational discussion is the same that is being assessed in a similar ANZCTR registered study ( ACTRN12611000136909).
Sponsors
University of New South Wales
Study design
Allocation
Randomised controlled trial
Intervention model
Parallel
Primary purpose
Educational / counselling / training
Masking
Blinded (masking used)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
16 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
Have used ecstasy in the past 3 months, aged 16 years and over, fluency in English and willing to provide at least 2 locators.
Exclusion criteria
Have not used Ecstasy in the last 3 months, are aged less than 16 years old, are not literate in English.
Outcome results
None listed