Neuromodulation to Facilitate the Effect of Ketamine
DepressionChronic Pain1 moreapplication of external neuromodulation along with ketamine infusion.
Specialized Substance Abuse Supervision (SSAS) Versus Non-SSAS Recidivism Rates Among Nebraska Felony...
Substance-related DisordersAlcohol-related DisordersThis social science study hypothesizes that convicted felony drug offenders in Nebraska who participated in Specialized Substance Abuse Supervision (SSAS) as part of their probation or parole showed significantly better outcomes (specifically, less recidivism) at six months post-entrance to SSAS compared to those who did not participate in SSAS.
Adolescent SCreening To Help Eliminate Misuse
Substance UseThe specific aim of this study is to evaluate the performance of three substance use screening instruments (S2BI, BSTAD, and TAPS Tool) against a criterion standard of Diagnostic Statistical Manual - 5 (DSM-5) substance use disorder (SUD) diagnoses in an adolescent population.
A Prospective Assessment of Opioid Utilization Post-operatively in Sports Orthopaedic Surgeries...
Narcotic UsePostoperative Pain7 moreThere was a study titled "A prospective evaluation of opioid utilization after upper extremity surgical procedures: Identifying consumption patterns and determining prescribing guidelines" by Dr. Matzon and team from Thomas Jefferson University that came up with a simple set of opioid guidelines post-surgically. These guidelines are helping to guide surgeon's prescribing patterns and ideally limit the number of prescribed pain medicines. We plan to identify typical narcotic analgesic usage post sports orthopaedic surgery. We hope to identify the number of narcotic pain pills to prescribe to patients undergoing orthopaedic sports surgery in the future.
Effects of Ward Cats in Patients With Substance Abuse, Depression and Psychosis at UPK Basel
SatisfactionStation AtmosphereThe aim of this study is to explore the relationship between ward cats and patient satisfaction and stations atmosphere in patients with substance abuse, depression and psychosis. Moreover, we wanted to investigate the patients perception of the ward cats and the relationship between station atmosphere perceived by the employees working wards with and without cat at UKP Basel.
Harnessing Digital Health to Understand Clinical Trajectories of Opioid Use Disorder
Opioid-use DisorderThe main objective of the study is to evaluate the feasibility of utilizing digital health technology with opioid use disorder (OUD) patients as measured by a 12-week period of continuous assessment using smartphone surveys and digital sensing. In addition, we will examine the utility of 3 types of digital data (Ecological Momentary Assessment (EMA); Digital sensing; and social media data) in predicting OUD treatment retention and buprenorphine medication adherence.
Diagnostic Survey of Mental and Substance Use Disorders in HUNT (PsykHUNT)
Mental DisordersSubstance Use Disorders2 moreThe aims of this observational survey are to i) gather experience on how to conduct a prevalence study of mental disorders in the Norwegian setting, ii) collect data on the prevalence, risk factors and consequences of mental and substance use disorders, iii) collect data on treatment coverage for mental and substance use disorders, iv) conduct a thorough nonparticipation analysis.
Functional Connectivity Changes During Early Recovery as a Marker for Relapse
Substance Use DisorderThe study purpose is to examine whether there are structural or functional differences in the brains of individuals who use cocaine or amphetamines as opposed to control participants who have never used cocaine or amphetamines. More specifically, it will allow the investigator to see how the brain changes once people get sober and how those changes relate to successful recovery. This study will allow the investigator to examine the interaction between cocaine/amphetamines and impulsivity (meaning to act on impulse rather than thought). Results from this study will inform new biologically-based interventions to compliment existing treatment programs, in the hope of leading the field in a new direction.
Study to Eval Relation Btw Doctor/Pharmacy Shopping & Outcomes of Misuse, Diversion, Abuse, Addiction...
Opioid-Related DisordersOpiate Addiction2 moreTo assess whether the percentage of patients with behaviors suggestive of misuse, diversion, abuse and/or addiction described in the medical record increases across pre-defined categories of increasing doctor/pharmacy shopping behavior.
Impaired Decision-making in Adolescents
Adolescent PsychiatryAntisocial Personality Disorders1 moreThere is clear evidence that aggressive behavior and disruptive behavior disorders (DBD) in middle childhood are associated with an increased risk for substance abuse in adolescence. However, the exact underlying mechanism of this increased risk is unknown. It is likely that a biopsychological vulnerability in some aggressive children and children with DBD makes them liable to substance use and abuse. The investigators hypothesize that deficient decision making is such a biopsychological factor. In this study the investigators aim to test the latter hypothesis by investigating the decision making ability in a group of adolescents with DBD with and without substance use disorders. Decision-making is assessed with the IOWA Gambling Task (GT). This task mimics real-life situations in the way it factors uncertainty, reward and punishment. The GT is specifically designed to assess impaired decision-making in individuals who are unable to learn from their mistakes and make decisions that repeatedly lead to negative consequences. This characteristic may be common to individuals with externalizing disorders such as DBD, psychopathy, and substance use disorders.