RCT Comparing Avatar Intervention to Supportive Intervention to Reduce Cannabis Use in Patients With Psychotic Disorders (NCT05704582)
A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Avatar Intervention to an Addiction Supportive Intervention to Reduce Cannabis Use in Patients With Psychotic Disorders
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The goal of this clinical trial is to conduct a single-blind randomized controlled trial to verify whether the Avatar Intervention has greater efficacy over supportive intervention to reduce cannabis use in patients with psychotic disorders.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Research center of the Institut universitaire en santé mentale de Montréal — Montreal, Quebec
Age range: 18 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Avatar Intervention (OTHER)
- Addiction supportive intervention (OTHER)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- Research center of the Institut universitaire en santé mentale de Montréal — Montreal, Quebec
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (514) 251-4000
Email: contact@avatar-intervention.ca
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.