Status:
COMPLETED
Using a Text-message System to Engage Depressed Adolescents in Cognitive-behavioral Therapy Homework
Lead Sponsor:
University of Pittsburgh
Collaborating Sponsors:
American Academy of Child Adolescent Psychiatry.
Conditions:
Major Depressive Disorder
Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Eligibility:
All Genders
13-17 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The primary goal of the pilot is to test the feasibility and utility of using a text-messaging system to engage adolescents in improved homework adherence during cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for...
Detailed Description
Adolescent major depressive disorder leads to recurrent episodes, increased rates of attempted and completed suicides, and persistent social impairment between episodes (Weissman et al 1999). Cognitiv...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- major depressive disorder
- own a cellular phone with text messaging capabilities
Exclusion
- history of psychosis
- history of mental retardation
- active suicidal ideation or intent
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
February 1 2009
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
January 1 2010
Estimated Enrollment :
9 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00919932
Start Date
February 1 2009
End Date
January 1 2010
Last Update
February 15 2016
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