Validation of the Behavioral Activation for Depression Scale in Individuals With Substance Use Disorders
Sponsored by Lauro Gutiérrez Castro
About this trial
Last updated 3 months ago
Study ID
BADS-SUD-VALID-01
Status
Completed
Type
Observational
Placebo
No
Accepting
18 to 68 Years
All Sexes
Trial Timing
Ended 5 months ago
What is this trial about?
This observational study evaluates the psychometric properties of the Behavioral Activation for Depression Scale (BADS) in individuals with substance use disorders. The study examines the scale's internal structure, reliability, and validity using data from 289 participants who completed the BADS. External and incremental validity analyses were conducted in a subsample of 127 participants for whom additional clinical measures were available, including assessments of symptom severity, anxiety, impulsivity, and anger expression. This approach reflects the availability of complete data for each analytic component and allows for a comprehensive evaluation of the BADS in a clinical population.
What are the participation requirements?
Inclusion Criteria
* Adults aged 18 years or older.
* Currently receiving treatment or undergoing clinical evaluation for substance use disorders in a therapeutic or clinical setting.
* Ability to read and understand Spanish.
* Ability to provide informed consent.
* Completion of the Behavioral Activation for Depression Scale and at least one additional study questionnaire.
Exclusion Criteria
* Severe cognitive impairment or acute psychiatric symptoms that prevent accurate self-reporting.
* Incomplete or missing data on key study measures.
* Current intoxication or acute withdrawal symptoms at the time of assessment that interfere with completing questionnaires.