Evaluation of the effects of venlafaxine and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) enriched with Compassion Focus Therapy (CFT) on depression, stress, and anxiety

Comparison of the effectiveness of pharmacotherapy with venlafaxine versus Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) enriched with Compassion Focus Therapy (CFT) on depression, stress, and anxiety in addict patients undergoing Methadone Maintenance Therapy (MMT)

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20191106045356N3

Enrollment

Registered

2021-04-21

Start date

2021-05-22

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2021-05-26

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Conditions

in addict patients undergoing Methadone Maintenance Therapy. Mood disorder due to known physiological condition with depressive features

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: Acceptance and commitment therapy plus Compassion Focus Therapy. Intervention 2: Intervention group: Acceptance and commitment therapy plus Compassion Focus Therapy

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

Male

Age

20 Years to 45 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Duration of methadon use for at least the 6 months The age range of 20_45 years

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Existence of severe mental disorder such as psychosis Existence of instant psychosis due to psychotropic consumption. Simultaneous use of NA and similar classes. Having chronic physical illnesses that affect mood and emotions. Use of opiates and morphine Not doing homework at home Failure to complete the questionnaire in pre-test and post-test

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Depression, stress, and anxiety. Timepoint: Before and after treatment. Method of measurement: DASS-21.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Depression, stress, and anxiety. Timepoint: Before and after treatment. Method of measurement: DASS-21 questionnaire.	—

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactDr. Mohsen Zabihi

Yazd University of Medical Sciences

mzabihi100@gmail.com+98 35 3820 3419

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026