Mindfulness-Based Neurofeedback for Adolescent Depression
Mindfulness-Based fMRI Neurofeedback for Depression
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Depression in Adolescence
Rumination
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 13 – 18
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 90 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Columbia University · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for adolescents aged 13-18 who struggle with depression. Participants will use a new mindfulness technique while their brain activity is monitored to see if it helps reduce their symptoms.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I am between 13 and 18 years old
- I have been diagnosed with major depressive disorder
- I can speak and understand English
- I have parental permission if I am under 18
- I am at least at puberty stage 3
You may not be able to join if
- I have a history of serious mental health disorders like psychosis or bipolar disorder
- I have had active suicidal thoughts with a plan
- I have had a seizure disorder
- I have a medical condition that affects my brain or nervous system
- I cannot have an MRI
- I have used drugs heavily in the last 6 months
- I take medications for mental health other than antidepressants
- My IQ is below 80
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
In the United States, adolescents experience alarmingly high rates of major depression, and gold-standard treatments are only effective for approximately half of patients. Rumination may be a promising treatment target, as it is well-characterized at the neural level and contributes to depression onset, maintenance, and recurrence as well as predicts treatment non-response. Accordingly, the propos…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Ages 13-18 years-old
* Written informed assent/consent and parental/guardian permission for 13-17 year-olds or informed consent for 18 year-olds
* Tanner puberty stage ≥3
* Meets current diagnostic criteria for MDD
* English fluency
Exclusion Criteria:
* Lifetime history of …
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