Status:

COMPLETED

Using SMART Experimental Design to Personalize Treatment for Child Depression

Lead Sponsor:

Massachusetts General Hospital

Conditions:

Depression

Eligibility:

All Genders

7-14 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The purpose of the study is: 1. To conduct a pilot SMART (Sequential, Multiple Assignment, Randomized) study with the long-term goal of developing a personalized treatment for child depression. 2. To...

Detailed Description

Child depression is among the most prevalent and impairing pediatric conditions and constitutes a major public health concern. Unfortunately, treatment benefits are relatively modest and short-lived w...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Current diagnosis of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), Dysthymic Disorder (DD), or Depressive Disorder Not Otherwise Specified (NOS).
  • If receiving psychiatric medication, dose should be stable for at least three months at enrollment.

Exclusion

  • A disorder other than depression as primary diagnosis.
  • Autism Spectrum Disorders and Pervasive Developmental Delay or Disorder.
  • Mental Retardation.
  • Psychotic Disorders and Schizophrenia.
  • Mania or Hypomania disorders.
  • Acute suicidal behavior and/or acute plan that require higher level of care, and being hospitalized over the past year for a suicide attempt or for threatening to commit suicide.
  • Participation in additional psychotherapy.
  • Caregiver and/or children do not speak English.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

June 1 2013

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

November 30 2018

Estimated Enrollment :

44 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT01880814

Start Date

June 1 2013

End Date

November 30 2018

Last Update

September 29 2021

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Massachusetts General Hospital

Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02114