Preventing Depression in the Children of Depressed African American Mothers
Completed · Phase 1
Conditions studied: Depression
In brief
The purpose of the study is to adapt and test the Preventive Intervention Project for urban African American mothers with depression and their children.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT00904917
- Run by
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
- People needed
- 34
- Starts
- 2008-02-01
- Expected to finish
- 2009-02-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2014-10-20
Who can join
Age: 8 and older, up to 14. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- African American
- Primary current or past-year diagnostic and statistical manual (DSM-IV) diagnosis of Major Depressive Disorder, Dysthymic Disorder, or Depressive Disorder not otherwise specified
- Parent or guardian and primary caregiver of a child 8 to 14 years old
- Resided at least part time for the past year with the targeted child
- May be receiving psychopharmacological treatment, psychosocial services, or both
You may not qualify if…
- Current or lifetime history of schizophrenia
- Current or lifetime history of bipolar disorder
- Current or past-year diagnosis of alcohol or drug dependency
- Serious medical disorder, neurological disorder, condition, or chronic pain that prevents participation
- Documented mental retardation
- Current suicide risk sufficient to preclude outpatient treatment
- Children:
- Inclusion Criteria:
- Have an African American mother with a depressive disorder
- 8 to 14 years old
- Reside at least part time with mother
- Exclusion Criteria:
- Currently in treatment for depression or an anxiety disorder
- Presence of a medical or psychiatric condition contraindicating study intervention, such as mental retardation, suicidality, or pervasive developmental disorder
Where it is running
- The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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