New Technologies for Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) Treatment of Adolescent Depression

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Depression

In brief

The goal of this study is to examine the use of new technologies in disseminating and improving CBT treatment for adolescent depression. An on-line therapist training tutorial will be followed by 12 weeks of CBT treatment according to the training protocol. CBT treatment will be augmented with the use of automated text messages for homework reminders and reinforcement of learning. In session patient education and review of CBT concepts will be augmented through teaching materials delivered via iPad. 16 therapists will be recruited, each treating 4 depressed adolescents. Half the therapists will be randomly assigned to TAU, followed by the training intervention. Automated patient outcomes measures will be examined.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01868867

Run by

Center for Psychological Consultation

People needed

18

Starts

2013-05-01

Expected to finish

2015-07-01

Last updated by the study team

2016-02-03

Who can join

Age: 13 and older, up to 18. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Adolescents with a DSM-5 mood disorder and a minimum score of 11 on the QUIDS

You may not qualify if…

• Bipolar disorder,
• Severe Conduct Disorder,
• Moderate to severe Alcohol or Substance Use Disorder,
• Autism Spectrum Disorder,
• Any Psychotic Disorder,
• Severe suicidal/homicidal ideation or behavior requiring inpatient treatment.
• Non-English speakers and adolescents without daily access to a cell phone will also be excluded.

Where it is running

• Center for Telepsychology / Psychological Consultation — Madison, Wisconsin, United States

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