CBT Enhanced with Social Skills Training for Youth Depression
CBT Enhanced With Social Cognitive Training vs. CBT Only With Depressed Youth
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Depression
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 13 – 17
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 82 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for young people aged 13 to 17 who are experiencing depression. Participants will receive either standard therapy or enhanced therapy that focuses on improving social skills.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I am between 13 and 17 years old
- I have a current diagnosis of depression
- I have a score greater than 15 on the Patient Health Questionnaire
You may not be able to join if
- I have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, autism, or conduct disorder
- I have a current alcohol or substance use disorder
- I am at imminent risk of suicide
- I have a reading level below 4th grade
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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About This Trial
Depression in youth is a serious public health concern for which more personalized treatments are needed. This randomized controlled trial will test the effect of an intervention aimed at enhancing social cognitive capacities (e.g., ability to take another's perspective), thereby making treatment of depression in youth more efficient and effective. Participants in the R33 (N=82) will be youth betw…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
1. Participants ages 13- through 17-years-old
2. Youth must have a diagnosis of a current depressive disorder (e.g., major depressive episode; persistent depressive disorder) or a score on the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ9) \> 15
Exclusion Criteria:
* ever met criteria fo…
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