Treatment for Depressed Preadolescent Girls

The recruitment status of this study is unknown because the information has not been verified recently.

Verified February 2007 by National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH).
Recruitment status was Active, not recruiting

Sponsor:

Information provided by:

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:

NCT00061698

First received: June 3, 2003

Last updated: February 5, 2007

Last verified: February 2007

History of Changes

Purpose

This study will compare the effectiveness of three therapies for the treatment of depression in preadolescent girls.

Condition	Intervention	Phase
Depression	Behavioral: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Behavioral: Parent Training	Phase 1

Study Type:	Interventional
Study Design:	Allocation: Randomized Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment Masking: Open Label Primary Purpose: Treatment
Official Title:	CBT vs CBT Plus Parent Training for Girls With Depression

Resource links provided by NLM:

MedlinePlus related topics: Depression

U.S. FDA Resources

Further study details as provided by National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH):

Estimated Enrollment:	150
Study Start Date:	April 2002
Estimated Study Completion Date:	April 2007

Detailed Description:

Depressive disorders during childhood are virulent, long-lasting disorders that are a risk factor for the development of future depressive episodes and other psychiatric difficulties. A dysfunctional family environment is a possible pathway to the development of depression in adolescents. The family environment is an especially salient context for the development of depression in preadolescent girls.

Depression is expressed differently between male and female adolescents; girls may not benefit as much as boys from treatments such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) because the treatments may not target disturbances and skills that are specific to preadolescent girls. This study will identify effective treatments for depression in preadolescent girls.

Depressed participants are randomly assigned to receive CBT, CBT plus parent training (PT), or a minimal contact control (MCC). The CBT group receives treatment twice a week for 10 weeks. Participants in the CBT plus PT group receive therapy sessions and group treatment for 10 weeks. Participants in the MCC group meet with a research associate once a week for 10 weeks. During the control visits, the child's depressive symptoms are assessed, but no advice or treatment is given. Participants are assessed at baseline, post-treatment, and at yearly follow-up visits for up to 4 years. School performance, home environment, and the impact of the interventions on parent adjustment are evaluated.

Eligibility

Ages Eligible for Study:	9 Years to 13 Years
Genders Eligible for Study:	Female
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:	No

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

Depressive Disorder

Exclusion Criteria:

Learning disability or limited intellectual ability
Health-related illness that would prevent the patient from completing the research study

Contacts and Locations

Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00061698

Locations

United States, Texas
University of Texas at Austin
Austin, Texas, United States, 78628

Sponsors and Collaborators

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

More Information

No publications provided

ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:	NCT00061698 History of Changes
Other Study ID Numbers:	R01 MH63998, DSIR 84-CTS
Study First Received:	June 3, 2003
Last Updated:	February 5, 2007
Health Authority:	United States: Federal Government

Additional relevant MeSH terms:

Depression
Depressive Disorder
Behavioral Symptoms
Mood Disorders
Mental Disorders

ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on May 23, 2013

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