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| Sponsored by: |
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) |
| Information provided by: | National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) |
| ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT00183417 |
Purpose
This study will compare the effectiveness of two programs designed to prevent depression in adolescents.
| Condition | Intervention |
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Depression |
Behavioral: Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) Behavioral: Supportive/expressive (S/E) therapy Behavioral: Bibliotherapy |
| MedlinePlus related topics: | Depression |
| Study Type: | Interventional |
| Study Design: | Prevention, Randomized, Open Label, Active Control, Parallel Assignment, Efficacy Study |
| Official Title: | Depression Prevention Program for High-Risk Adolescents |
| Estimated Enrollment: | 350 |
| Study Start Date: | September 2004 |
| Estimated Study Completion Date: | May 2009 |
| Estimated Primary Completion Date: | May 2009 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure) |
| Arms | Assigned Interventions |
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1: Experimental
Participants will receive cognitive behavioral therapy
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Behavioral: Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT)
Participants will complete worksheets and group discussion on how to increase positive mood and activity.
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2: Active Comparator
Participants will receive supportive/expressive therapy
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Behavioral: Supportive/expressive (S/E) therapy
Participants will be encouraged to express feelings and emotions without advice giving.
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3: Active Comparator
Participants will receive bibliotherapy
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Behavioral: Bibliotherapy
Participants will be given a book on how to increase their mood.
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4: No Intervention
Participants in the control condition will receive no treatment
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Major depression is one of the most common psychiatric disorders in adolescents. In many cases, the condition is recurrent and can result in serious psychological impairment. A high number of depressed adolescents never receive treatment; therefore, it is crucial to develop prevention programs for this disorder that are effective and can be easily disseminated. This study will evaluate and compare the effectiveness of cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) and supportive/expressive (S/E) therapy in preventing depressive symptoms in adolescents.
This study will last 2 years. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive six sessions of CBT, S/E therapy, or standard depression education over 2 years. The CBT intervention will focus on reducing negative thoughts and increasing engagement in pleasant activities. S/E therapy is designed to allow adolescents to express their negative emotions and talk about recent stressful events in a supportive environment of their peers. Surveys and psychiatric interviews will be completed by all participants and their parents at the beginning and the end of the study. The surveys and interviews will assess depressive symptoms.
Eligibility
| Ages Eligible for Study: | 14 Years to 18 Years |
| Genders Eligible for Study: | Both |
| Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | Yes |
Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
Contacts and Locations More Information
Click here for information on the Austin Blues Project
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| Responsible Party: | University of Texas at Austin ( Eric Stice, PhD ) |
| Study ID Numbers: | R01 MH67183, DSIR 84-CTP |
| First Received: | September 13, 2005 |
| Last Updated: | October 23, 2008 |
| ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT00183417 |
| Health Authority: | United States: Federal Government |
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