Posted on July 7, 2023
This is a study by CAMH, the leading mental health research hospital in Canada. Learn more about what's involved in participating in a study at CAMH Research Connect.
Researchers at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) are looking for adults (ages 18-60) for a study on thinking and substance use concerns. We are studying thinking difficulties (attention, focus, memory) in adults seeking treatment for substance use concerns.
What participation looks like:
Eligibility assessment
- Research staff will provide a brief (5 minute) study overview via telephone or email, and then conduct a brief (15 minute) telephone interview to confirm you meet inclusion criteria for the study. You may be eligible for the study if you have experienced alcohol or substance use disorder in the past year and are receiving support or treatment for these concerns. You will need to qualify in order to participate in the study.
Research assessments
- Participants complete an initial assessment, including:
i. Interviews about medical history, treatment history, and current mental health and substance use (2.5 hours) over videoconference or in-person.
ii. Self-report surveys about mental health and substance use (1 hour) online or in-person.
iii. Computerized tasks about thinking process (3 hours) in-person. - Participants complete a brief, 30-minute assessment via videoconference or in-person every other two months.
- Participants complete a final assessment after one full year once again including the longer interview, self-report survey and computer tasks.
- Compensation will be provided.
Please contact our research team at CDIA@camh.ca for any study related inquiries.
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Thank you for your interest in our study!
To learn more or ask about joining our study, contact us at:
Cognitive Dysfunction in the Addictions or Thinking and Substance Use Study
CDIA@camh.ca
CAMH REB number: 2021/010