Effectiveness of Parent-Child Interaction and Emotion Development Therapy in Treating Preschool Children With Depression

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Conditions studied: Depression

In brief

This study will evaluate the effectiveness of parent-child interaction therapy that includes an emotion development component in treating depression in preschool children.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00595283

Run by

Washington University School of Medicine

People needed

38

Starts

2007-10-01

Expected to finish

2010-10-01

Last updated by the study team

2013-03-22

Who can join

Age: 3 and older, up to 6. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Meets DSM-IV symptom criteria for MDD based on parent report on PAPA
• Currently resides and has resided with primary caregiver for more than 6 months prior to study entry

You may not qualify if…

• Neurologic disorder (e.g., seizure disorder, closed head injury)
• Autistic spectrum disorder
• Has an IQ of less than 70, based on past testing or clear marked developmental delay
• Currently participating in psychotherapy
• If taking a psychotropic medication, must remain on stable dose of that medication throughout the course of study participation

Where it is running

• Washington University School of Medicine Early Emotional Development Program — St Louis, Missouri, United States

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