F14.2
Conditions
Interventions
Group 1: Clinical sample: One measurement point (cross-sectional study)
To assess interpretation bias, participants are presented with open-ended, ambiguous scenarios that they must complete spontaneo
Sponsors
LWL-Universitätsklinikum Bochum
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 65 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: For the clinical sample: - diagnosed cocainde dependence - voluntary participation - sufficient knowledge of German For the healthy control group: - voluntary participation - sufficient knowledge of German
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: For the clinical sample: - use of medication to aid withdrawal - severe traumatic brain injuries - acute psychosis - acute suicidal tendencies - inadequate knowledge of German - significant cognitive impairments - lack of legal capacity For the healthy control group: - use of sedative medication - severe traumatic brain injuries - acute psychosis - acute suicidal ideation - inadequate knowledge of German - significant cognitive impairments - lack of legal capacity - diagnosis of a substance use disorder
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1.) Extent of cocaine-specific interpretation bias: The score from the open-ended scenarios is compared with that of a healthy control group. 2.) Extent of cocaine-specific approach bias: The score from the AAT is compared with that of a healthy control group. 3.) Extent of cocaine-specific attentional bias: The score from the VPT is compared with that of a healthy control group. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 4.) Correlations between interpretation bias, approach bias (AAT) and attentional bias (VPT) 5.) Relationships between cognitive biases and craving, severity of addiction, and confidence in abstinence. | — |
Countries
Germany
Contacts
Public ContactMartin Diers
LWL-Universitätsklinikum Bochum
Outcome results
None listed