Study of Technology-assisted Treatment of Adolescent Depression
Completed · Not applicable
Conditions studied: Major Depressive Disorder
In brief
The purpose of this study is to evaluate a computer-guided, telephone-based therapy for adolescent depression, delivered in a pediatric primary setting in the community.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT01582581
- Run by
- iHope Network, Inc.
- People needed
- 45
- Starts
- 2012-03-01
- Expected to finish
- 2014-12-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2015-04-30
Who can join
Age: 12 and older, up to 17. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Diagnosis of Major Depressive Disorder
- Age 12-17 years, inclusive, at time of first study visit
- Ability to receive care as an outpatient
- Ability to participate in at least 1 session by phone per week for approximately 12 weeks
- Ability to participate in at least 1 session by phone per week for approximately 12-16 weeks
- Ability to speak English fluently and to provide written and/or verbal feedback on the instrument and the process.
- Pediatrician impression of normal IQ for developmental level
You may not qualify if…
- Current or past diagnosis of: bipolar disorder, severe conduct disorder, pervasive developmental disorders, of thought disorder
- Current treatment with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Confounding medical condition (such as pregnancy, Lyme disease, etc.)
- Non-English speaking patient or parent/guardian
- No access to phones
- Dangerousness to self or others if they have been hospitalized for dangerousness within three months of consent
- Deemed to be "high risk" because of a suicide attempt requiring medical attention within 6 months of consent or clear intent or an active plan to commit suicide
- History of self-harm, suicidal attempts, or suicidal ideation
- Specialty care for substance abuse (i.e. without participation of primary care providers)
Where it is running
- University of Connecticut Health Center — Farmington, Connecticut, United States
- Woburn Pediatric Associates — Woburn, Massachusetts, United States
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