Status:

COMPLETED

Treatment of Depressed Adolescents With Physical Illness

Lead Sponsor:

University of Pittsburgh

Collaborating Sponsors:

Harvard University

Boston Children's Hospital

Conditions:

Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Depression

Eligibility:

All Genders

11-17 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is a randomized trial of cognitive-behavioral intervention (CBI) for eligible adolescents who have Inflammatory Bowel Disease and subsyndromal depressive symptoms, but who di...

Detailed Description

This study is a pilot study, which will serve to determine the feasibility of a larger research initiative. The broader research is aimed at the prevention of depressive disorders in adolescents with ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Step One
  • Ages 11 to 17 inclusive.
  • Capable of completing CDI
  • English-speaking.
  • Meeting diagnostic criteria for IBD (The date of diagnosis = date of the first diagnostic test confirming IBD)
  • Absence of mental retardation by history
  • Having at least one appointment at the gastroenterology clinic at CHP.
  • Step Two: Assessment
  • 1\) CDI and/or CDI-P equal to or more than 9 at Step 1
  • At Intervention Phase
  • CDI score equal to or more than 9 AND/OR CDI-P score equal to or more than 9 at T0.
  • Absence of recent suicide attempt (within one month of study enrollment) or depression severity requiring acute psychiatric hospitalization),
  • Age 11-17 years inclusive,
  • Presence of at least one biological parent.

Exclusion

  • Current major depression or dysthymia by Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM)-IV criteria
  • History or current episode of bipolar disorder, eating disorder, or psychotic disorder by DSM-IV criteria.
  • Mental retardation by history
  • Antidepressant or stimulant medications within one month of assessment
  • Suicidality with plan or of severity requiring immediate psychiatric hospitalization or significant act involving intentional self-harm, e.g. cutting or overdose, resulting in medical attention.
  • Unacceptable risk for dangerousness to others as indicated by homicidal (or other violent) ideation, intent or plan or action, or use of illegal weapons.
  • Current pregnancy by history.
  • Substance abuse within one month of enrollment other than nicotine dependence.
  • Current treatment with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) or failure of previous CBT trial for depression judged adequate by at least 12 treatment sessions over a period of less than 1 year conducted by an appropriately trained mental health provider.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

September 1 2002

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

August 1 2007

Estimated Enrollment :

41 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00446238

Start Date

September 1 2002

End Date

August 1 2007

Last Update

May 20 2014

Active Locations (2)

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Children's Hospital Boston

Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02115

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Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, 15213

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