Diagnosis of Depression Among Adolescents

Completed

• Conditions: Depression

• Registration Number: NCT00443742
• Lead Sponsor: University of Oslo

Brief Summary

The objective of the study is to improve general practitioners' diagnoses of adolescent depression. Major depression is ranked fourth in the worldwide disability impact. The proportion of adolescents suffering from depressive disorders also seems to be increasing worldwide. Early interventions are known to reduce this illness. Therefore, the earlier depression can be identified in adolescents, the greater the advantage.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2007-03-03
• Study First Submitted QC: 2007-03-05
• Study First Posted: 2007-03-06
• Status Verified: 2009-02
• Last Update Submitted: 2009-02-17
• Last Update Posted: 2009-02-18

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 323

Inclusion Criteria

• age (14-16)

Exclusion Criteria

• not fluency in the Norwegian and Danish language

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

University of Oslo; 🇳🇴 Oslo, Norway