Status:

COMPLETED

Computerised Behavioural Activation for Young People With Depression

Lead Sponsor:

University of York

Conditions:

Low Mood

Depression

Eligibility:

All Genders

11-16 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The primary aim of this non-randomised feasibility study is to 1) examine the acceptability of a newly developed computerised Behavioural Activation programme (BALM) in treating young people experienc...

Detailed Description

Approximately 20% of adolescents will have had at least one depressive episode by the age of 18 making depression one of the leading causes of illness and disability in young people. Although receivin...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Aged 11 to 16 years at the date of consent
  • Experiencing low mood or depression symptoms as defined by a score of ≥20 on the Mood and Feelings Questionnaire
  • In agreement that their primary care provider and a parent/guardian can be informed of any concerns the lead researcher has about their wellbeing during participation

Exclusion

  • Within the normal range on the measure of depressive symptoms (i.e. attaining a score of ≤19 on the Mood and Feelings Questionnaire)
  • Experiencing severe low mood or depression symptoms
  • Having a comorbid mental health diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder or Psychosis.
  • Non-English speaking (due to the small scope of this study, the option of providing translated versions of BALM and the outcome measures was not feasible)
  • Deemed to be actively at risk of self harm or suicide
  • Have no access to the internet and therefore no programme access

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

June 10 2020

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

March 31 2021

Estimated Enrollment :

12 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04291547

Start Date

June 10 2020

End Date

March 31 2021

Last Update

April 12 2021

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Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

York, United Kingdom