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At a Glance
Age
12 – 18
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
250 (estimated)
Sponsor
Baylor College of Medicine · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for teens aged 12 to 17 who are experiencing depression or thoughts of self-harm. Participants will take part in weekly online sessions for eight weeks, focusing on activities that can help improve their mood.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
I am between the ages of 12 and 18 or currently in high school.
I am currently experiencing depressive symptoms.
I have a caregiver who is willing to join the program.
I can commit to weekly sessions for eight weeks.
I can participate in telehealth services in Texas.
I can read, write, and speak English or Spanish well enough to understand the study.
I can provide a reliable means of contact.
You may not be able to join if
I have a medical or psychological condition that makes participation difficult or unsafe.
I have active psychotic or manic symptoms that affect my mental status.
A parent or guardian cannot provide consent for my participation.
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria.
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Behavioral activation is one such empirically supported intervention. Derived from cognitive-behavioral therapy, a well-established treatment for depression, behavioral activation uses psychoeducation and skill-building to increase an individual's engagement in valued and enjoyable activities (e.g., socializing with family and friends, exercising, participating in a hobby) in order to improve depr…
Behavioral activation is one such empirically supported intervention. Derived from cognitive-behavioral therapy, a well-established treatment for depression, behavioral activation uses psychoeducation and skill-building to increase an individual's engagement in valued and enjoyable activities (e.g., socializing with family and friends, exercising, participating in a hobby) in order to improve depressive symptoms. Research has shown that behavioral activation is an effective intervention for depressed youth. Additionally, it has been shown as a promising intervention that can be conducted in a brief, virtual format and can be effectively implemented by both trained clinicians and trained, non-licensed interventionists. This project will provide Behavioral Activation for youth (12-17) experiencing depression or suicidal ideation who are currently enrolled in the Youth Depression Suicide Network study in Texas.
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
1. Participants must be enrolled in the Texas Youth Depression Suicide Research Network (TX-YDSRN) Registry Study;
2. Be between the ages of 12- 18 or currently enrolled in high school;
3. Have a caregiver that is willing to participate in the program;
4. Be able to commit to we…
Inclusion Criteria:
1. Participants must be enrolled in the Texas Youth Depression Suicide Research Network (TX-YDSRN) Registry Study;
2. Be between the ages of 12- 18 or currently enrolled in high school;
3. Have a caregiver that is willing to participate in the program;
4. Be able to commit to weekly sessions for eight weeks;
5. Be currently experiencing depressive symptoms;
6. Be able to participate in telehealth services within the state of Texas;
7. Be willing to provide consent/assent (parents/legally authorized representative (LAR)/guardian or young adult participant, aged 18 or older, must be willing to provide consent; youth, aged 12-17, must be willing to provide assent);
8. Be able to read, write and speak English or Spanish sufficiently to understand the study procedures and provide written informed consent to participate in the study;
9. Be willing to dedicate appropriate time to complete scheduled study assessment and measures and attend intervention sessions (both parent/LAR/guardian and youth)
10. Be able to provide a reliable means of contact.
Exclusion Criteria:
1. Have an acute medical or psychological condition(s) that that would, in the judgment of the study medical clinician, make participation difficult or unsafe;
2. Have an acute medical or psychological condition(s) that would result in an inability to accurately complete study requirements (e.g., neurological conditions or significant neurodevelopmental concerns);
3. Have active psychotic or manic symptoms resulting in altered mental status and inability to provide assent or requiring immediate attention and/or higher level of intervention;
4. Have a parent/LAR/guardian who is deemed cognitively unable to provide consent (if youth participant, aged 12-17).
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