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Computer Training in DBT-S Skills for BPD Drug Abusers

Award Information

Agency:
Department of Health and Human Services 		Branch:
N/A 		Award ID:
60761 		Program Year/Program:
2004 / SBIR
Agency Tracking Number:
DA015615 		Solicitation Year:
N/A 		Solicitation Topic Code:
N/A 		Solicitation Number:
N/A
Small Business Information
BEHAVIORAL TECH RESEARCH, INC.
4746 11th Ave NE SEATTLE, WA 98105-
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Woman-Owned: No
Minority-Owned: No
HUBZone-Owned: No
 
Phase 2
Fiscal Year: 2004
Title: Computer Training in DBT-S Skills for BPD Drug Abusers
Agency: HHS
Contract: 2R44DA015615-02
Award Amount: $782,934.00
 

Abstract:

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Substance Abusers (DBT-S) is a comprehensive psychosocial treatment, efficacious for substance-dependent individuals with borderline personality disorder (BPD). In Phase I, we developed and evaluated an innovative computer-based training (CBT) prototype of a subset of DBT-S skills for drug treatment providers using an iterative process of prototype development. We tested the prototype's efficacy in a pilot randomized controlled trial (RCT). All Phase I aims were exceeded. In the RCT, statistically significant results favoring DBT were observed on all major outcome variables, including skills knowledge gains, skills recollection, self-efficacy, and motivation to treat BPD clients. In Phase II, we propose to expand the DBT-S skills CBT curricula to include two additional modules - mindfulness and interpersonal effectiveness. We will again use an iterative process of development, seeking feedback from experts and end-users. We propose to conduct a RCT (N=75) comparing three groups: the DBT CBT, a comparable text-based curriculum (Team Training), and a CBT control. Major outcome variables will include DBT-S skills knowledge, recall, self-efficacy, motivation to treat substance-dependent BPD clients, and two clinical application measures: a performance-based assessment and clinical application test. Additionally, we propose a 3-month follow-up period to assess skills use and retention over time.

Principal Investigator:

Linda A. Dimeff
2066758588
LDIMEFF@BEHAVIORALTECHRESEARCH.COM

Business Contact:


2066758588
Small Business Information at Submission:

BEHAVIORAL TECH RESEARCH, INC.
BEHAVIORAL TECH RESEARCH, INC. 4556 UNIVERSITY WAY NE, STE 221 SEATTLE, WA 98105

EIN/Tax ID: 911851545
DUNS: N/A
Number of Employees: N/A
Woman-Owned: No
Minority-Owned: No
HUBZone-Owned: No