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The Role of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy in Cessation of Long Term Benzodiazepine Use and Outcome at 6 months


Sponsor

Queensland Health

Enrollment

100 participants

Start Date

Jul 1, 2004

Study Type

Interventional

Conditions


Eligibility

Sex: Both males and females

Inclusion Criteria1

  • a) have been receiving a daily dose of a benzodiazepine for a minimum continuous period of 3 months; and b) are on a stable maintenance dose of a benzodiazepine at the time of entry into the study (5-40 mg/day of diazepam or its equivalent).

Exclusion Criteria1

  • a) have a current diagnosis of a psychotic disorder;b) are diagnosed with a gross brain disorder;c) have concurrent alcohol or other non-benzodiazepine drug dependence; d) are in current receipt of any other psychological treatment; or e) are pregnant or nursing.

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Interventions

Group 1 - Benzodiazepine dose reduction program initiated by General Practitioner plus immediate delivery of correspondence psychological skills program. Dose reduction is patient controlled and may t

Group 1 - Benzodiazepine dose reduction program initiated by General Practitioner plus immediate delivery of correspondence psychological skills program. Dose reduction is patient controlled and may take upto six months to cease use. Group 2 - Benzodiazepine dose reduction program initiated by General Practitioner plus 3 mths delayed delivery of correspondence psychological skills program. Dose reduction is patient controlled and may take upto six months to cease use.


Locations(1)

Australia

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