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The Clinical Research Unit for Anxiety and Depression (CRUfAD) Schools Program for the Prevention of Adolescent Anxiety and Depression - A Randomised Controlled Trial

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Generalised Anxiety Disorder
Major Depressive Disorder
Mental Health - Depression
Mental Health - Anxiety
Registration Number
ACTRN12612000414819
Lead Sponsor
The Clinical Unit of Anxiety and Depression (CRUfAD), St Vincent's Hospital, Sydney
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Completed
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
976
Inclusion Criteria

Students currently enrolled in year 9-10 of high school (14-16 years old) who provide self and parental consent. Schools: Catholic and Independent high schools.

Exclusion Criteria

None

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Symptoms and severity of depression is measured by the short-form Patient Health Questionnaire-5 (PHQ-5).[Administered at pre-treatment and post-treatment];Generalised Anxiety Disorder is measured by the Generalized Anxiety Disorder - 7 Item (GAD-7) questionnaire.[Administered at pre-treatment and post-treatment]
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Psychological distress as measured by the Kessler Psychological Distress Scale 6 Item (K-6).[Administered at pre-treatment and post-treatment];Knowledge questionnaire for depression and anxiety as a test of knowledge gained<br>Name of questionnaire: N/A[Administered at pre-treatment and post-treatment]
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