Actively Recruiting
Development of a College Student-Delivered Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Intervention for Rural High School Students
Led by Milton S. Hershey Medical Center · Updated on 2026-04-15
40
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
70 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This research is being done to find out the effectiveness, feasibility, and acceptability of a college student-delivered cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) intervention in high schools in rural Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania to treat mental health problems (i.e. depression and anxiety) in adolescents. This project will respond to the need for evidence-based, acceptable, accessible, and low-cost adolescent cognitive-behavioral interventions that lead to long-term improvements in adolescents' mental health outcomes.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Development of a College Student-Delivered Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Intervention for Rural High School Students
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- High school students ages 13-18 years
- Attending a participating rural high school in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
- Presenting with self-reported symptoms of depression, anxiety, or stress with a t-score 55 on one or more PROMIS short-form questionnaires
- English-speaking to understand CBT materials and assessments
You will not qualify if you...
- Diagnosis of psychotic disorder, bipolar disorder, intellectual disability, or seizure disorder
- High risk for suicide or requiring immediate crisis intervention
- Unable to participate in school-based sessions due to scheduling conflicts or behavioral concerns
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Penn State College of Medicine
Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States, 17033
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
J
Jamal H Essayli, PhD
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NA
Model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
1
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