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At a Glance
Age
14 – 19
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
200 (estimated)
Sponsor
University of Wisconsin, Madison · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for teens aged 14 to 19 who have symptoms of depression. Participants will use the Healthy Minds Program app over 20 weeks to see if it helps improve their mood.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
I am between 14 and 19 years old.
I am currently in high school or would be if enrolled.
I can speak and understand English.
I can provide consent or my parent/guardian can consent for me.
I have a PROMIS Depression Scale T-score of 60 or higher.
I have been taking the same dose of my medication for at least 4 weeks.
I am willing and able to complete all study procedures.
You may not be able to join if
I have graduated from high school or have a GED.
I practice meditation weekly or more often.
I have used the Healthy Minds Program app before.
I have used a water tracking app before.
I have current active thoughts of suicide.
I have a history of psychosis or mania.
I have practiced mindfulness techniques in therapy or on my own once a week or more in the last 6 months.
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria.
The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can
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This study is being done to see if the Healthy Minds Program app helps adolescents with elevated depressive symptoms. Up to 200 participants will be on study for 20 weeks.
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Eligibility Criteria
1. Age 14 to 19
2. Currently in high school (i.e., 9th to 12th grade) or if not attending school, would be in high school if enrolled
3. Proficient in English
4. Able to understand and provide informed consent (greater than or equal to 18 years old) or assent and parent/guardian consent (if less tha…
1. Age 14 to 19
2. Currently in high school (i.e., 9th to 12th grade) or if not attending school, would be in high school if enrolled
3. Proficient in English
4. Able to understand and provide informed consent (greater than or equal to 18 years old) or assent and parent/guardian consent (if less than 18 years old)
5. PROMIS Depression Scale T-score greater than or equal to 60
6. If on a psychotropic meditation, has been receiving a stable dose for greater than or equal to 4 weeks
7. Willing and able to complete all study procedures
Exclusion Criteria:
1. Has received a high school diploma or a high school equivalency diploma (HSED or GED)
2. Weekly or more frequent meditation practice
3. Prior use of the Healthy Minds Program app
4. Prior use of the water tracking app
5. Endorses current active suicidal ideation with intent on the baseline screen
6. Self-reported history of psychosis or mania
7. Practiced the techniques learned in a mindfulness-based therapy Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) etc. one or more times per week in the last 6 months. Include therapy sessions if mindfulness is practiced in session or planning to start one of these therapies during the study period.
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