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
Active Locations (1)
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Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
York, United Kingdom