The Feasibility and Acceptability of Behavioural Activation treatment for young people with depression in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Major Depressive Disorder; Mental and Behavioural Disorders

• Registration Number: ISRCTN52147450
• Lead Sponsor: Durham University

Brief Summary

2020 results in https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32725758/ (added 31/07/2020)

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2014-12-12
• Study Completion: 2016-09-01
• Last Update Posted: 17 August 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 22

Inclusion Criteria

1. Aged between 12 and 17 years old
2. Young person (if under 16) to give valid informed assent AND parent/carer valid informed consent OR young person [if aged 16 or over] to give valid informed consent
3. If on antidepressants, a stable dose must have been established for 6 weeks
4. Primary diagnosis of major depressive disorder according to the Kiddie-SADS-Present and Lifetime version

Exclusion Criteria

1. Presence of significant active substance abuse/dependence
2. Currently receiving a psychological therapy
3. Reading age <10 years for written English

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified