Treatment of Conduct Problems and Depression

Status unconfirmed · Phase 1

Conditions studied: Depression, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Conduct Disorder

In brief

Having both depression and conduct problems at the same time has been found to be associated with increased risk for the other and increased risk of negative outcomes. This study will develop an family based cognitive behavioral treatment protocol for youths with both conduct problems and depression, that will take be administered over the course of six months. Youth with comorbid conduct problems and depression will be assigned to the experimental condition or treatment as usual in a community care setting. The treatment manual will be revised as needed. Youth will be assessed before and after treatment to examine program potential. The goal of this research is to develop a more comprehensive outpatient treatment for youth with both conduct problems and depression.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01267773

Run by

Rhode Island Hospital

People needed

30

Starts

2010-08-01

Expected to finish

2013-05-01

Last updated by the study team

2013-03-21

Who can join

Age: 8 and older, up to 14. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• 8-14 years old
• Diagnosis of ODD or CD
• Diagnosis of Depression
• Speaks English

You may not qualify if…

• Developmental/cognitive delays
• Substance dependence
• Psychotic disorder or symptoms

Where it is running

• Rhode Island Hospital — Providence, Rhode Island, United States (enrolling)

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