Digital App and Coaching for Depression in Teens
Get ActivE Study for At-risk Youth
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Anhedonia
Depression and Suicide Ideation
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 12 – 18
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 75 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for teens aged 12-18 who are struggling with depression. Participants will use an app and receive support from a health coach to help improve their mood and enjoyment in life.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I am aged 12 to 18.
- I have moderate to severe depression.
- I experience significant lack of pleasure in everyday activities.
- I can read and speak English well enough to take part in the study.
- I am willing to download an app on my smartphone.
You may not be able to join if
- I have a history of mania or psychosis.
- I have a developmental disability that makes it hard to understand the study.
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
The study will adapt and deploy a digital Behavioral Activation app with mobile sensing, supported by health coaches, that encourages youth to engage in positive activities. The study has the potential to offer a low-cost and scalable behavioral intervention that may decrease risk of suicide among at-risk youth. This research will examine specifically whether an intervention involving an app calle…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Adolescents age 12-18
* Current moderate to severe depression (PHQ-9-M \> 11)
* Current clinically significant anhedonia, operationalized as PHQ-9-M anhedonia item score \> 1
* English language fluency and literacy level sufficient to engage in study protocol
* Willing to down…
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