Actively Recruiting
CBT Enhanced With Social Cognitive Training vs. CBT Only With Depressed Youth
Led by Vanderbilt University · Updated on 2025-09-09
82
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
198 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
V
Vanderbilt University
Lead Sponsor
N
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Depression in youth is a serious public health concern for which more personalized treatments are needed. This randomized controlled trial will test the effect of an intervention aimed at enhancing social cognitive capacities (e.g., ability to take another's perspective), thereby making treatment of depression in youth more efficient and effective. Participants in the R33 (N=82) will be youth between ages 13- through 17-years-old currently experiencing depression. Youth will be randomized to either an enhanced CBT intervention that teaches social cognitive skills, particularly social perspective taking and theory of mind (CBTSCT) as compared to CBT only. The primary target is improvement in both social cognitive skills and depressive symptoms at post-treatment and at a 6-month follow-up.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
CBT Enhanced With Social Cognitive Training vs. CBT Only With Depressed Youth
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Participants ages 13 through 17 years old
- Diagnosis of current depressive disorder or a Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ9) score greater than 15
You will not qualify if you...
- History of bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, autism, or conduct disorder
- Current alcohol or substance use disorder with significant impairment
- Imminent risk of suicide
- Reading level below 4th grade
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Judy Garber
Nashville, Tennessee, United States, 37203-5721
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
J
Judy Garber, PhD
CONTACT
S
Steven D Hollon, PhD
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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