An evaluation of a computerised cognitive behavioural therapy programme for depression among young people who are outside of mainstream education.

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Depression; Mental Health - Depression

• Registration Number: ACTRN12610000074099
• Lead Sponsor: Theresa Fleming

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2010-01-20
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 30

Inclusion Criteria

young people aged 12-18 years who are in an Alternative Education, youth transition or intensive youth programmes for young people who are disengaged or at risk of being disengaged from mainstream education.

Exclusion Criteria

Young people who are already recieving CBT, Interpersonal Therapy or Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRI's) for depression.

Young people who have severe depression, current sucide risk or other severe mental health issue which may mean that they are unsafe on this programme.

Young people who have a disablity or insufficent english language that would result in them being unable to use the computer programme.

Young people who are not expected to be enrolled in the participating site for a 10 week period.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
At each assessment the primary measure is depressive symptoms as measured by the Childrens Depression Rating Scale, Revised (CDRS-R)[Pre treatment (for all participants)<br>At 5 weeks (post intervention for group 1 and pre intervention for group 2)<br>At 10 weeks (this is a follow up point for group 1 and post intervention for group 2).<br>At 15 weeks (follow up point for 50% of those in group 2 only).]