Status:

COMPLETED

Preventing Depression in the Children of Depressed African American Mothers

Lead Sponsor:

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Collaborating Sponsors:

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

Conditions:

Depression

Eligibility:

All Genders

8-14 years

Phase:

PHASE1

Brief Summary

The purpose of the study is to adapt and test the Preventive Intervention Project for urban African American mothers with depression and their children.

Detailed Description

Abstract Background: There is limited representation of ethnic minorities in preventive interventions for the generational impact of maternal depression. Methods: The Preventive Intervention Project...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Mothers:
  • African American
  • Primary current or past-year diagnostic and statistical manual (DSM-IV) diagnosis of Major Depressive Disorder, Dysthymic Disorder, or Depressive Disorder not otherwise specified
  • Parent or guardian and primary caregiver of a child 8 to 14 years old
  • Resided at least part time for the past year with the targeted child
  • May be receiving psychopharmacological treatment, psychosocial services, or both

Exclusion

  • Current or lifetime history of schizophrenia
  • Current or lifetime history of bipolar disorder
  • Current or past-year diagnosis of alcohol or drug dependency
  • Serious medical disorder, neurological disorder, condition, or chronic pain that prevents participation
  • Documented mental retardation
  • Current suicide risk sufficient to preclude outpatient treatment
  • Children:
  • Inclusion Criteria:
  • Have an African American mother with a depressive disorder
  • 8 to 14 years old
  • Reside at least part time with mother

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

February 1 2008

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

February 1 2009

Estimated Enrollment :

34 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00904917

Start Date

February 1 2008

End Date

February 1 2009

Last Update

October 20 2014

Active Locations (1)

Enter a location and click search to find clinical trials sorted by distance.

Page 1 of 1 (1 locations)

1

The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, 19104