Status:

COMPLETED

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Depression Relapse Prevention in Children and Adolescents

Lead Sponsor:

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

Collaborating Sponsors:

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

Conditions:

Depression

Eligibility:

All Genders

11-18 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

This study will determine the effectiveness of cognitive behavioral therapy in preventing a relapse of depressive symptoms in children.

Detailed Description

Depression is a chronic and episodic condition that may have devastating effects on social and emotional functioning, particularly in the pediatric population. While approximately 90% of children even...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Diagnosis of nonpsychotic major depressive disorder at least 4 weeks prior to study entry
  • Clinical Global Impression severity score of 4 or greater
  • Children's Depression Rating Scale score of 40 or greater
  • Currently attending school
  • Willing and able to use acceptable methods of contraception, if applicable
  • In good general health
  • Parent or guardian willing to provide informed consent, if applicable

Exclusion

  • History of psychotic disorders
  • Alcohol or substance abuse or dependence within 6 months prior to study entry
  • History of anorexia nervosa or bulimia
  • Chronic medical illness requiring regular medication
  • Current use of medication with psychotropic effects
  • First-degree relatives (e.g., mother, father, sister, brother) with bipolar I disorder
  • At risk for suicide
  • Failure of a previous adequate treatment with fluoxetine (defined as at least 40 mg/day for 4 weeks)
  • IQ less than 80
  • Pregnancy or breastfeeding

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

September 1 2004

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

February 1 2008

Estimated Enrollment :

72 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00158301

Start Date

September 1 2004

End Date

February 1 2008

Last Update

November 8 2013

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University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas

Dallas, Texas, United States, 75390