Mindfulness Intervention to Study the Neurobiology of Depression
- Conditions
- Depression
- Registration Number
- NCT01905267
- Lead Sponsor
- University of Illinois at Chicago
- Brief Summary
The Pediatric Mood Disorders Program at the University of Illinois at Chicago is conducting a research study examining how mindfulness can help teenagers stay healthy and prevent depression relapse.
- Detailed Description
Study involves:
* Brain scan using fMRI technology
* Questions about mood and behavior
* Meeting with a clinician
* Possibility of 8 weekly treatment sessions using mindfulness
* Ongoing assessment of depression for next 2 years
Eligible participants will be compensated for their time.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 33
- between the ages of 12 and 18
- history of major depressive disorder
- braces
- afraid of small spaces
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Change in Children's Depression Rating Scale - Revised Baseline, 8 week clinician measure completed with adolescent and parent Total scores reported. Range is between 17-119 Higher scores mean higher depressive symptoms
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Change in Reynolds Adolescent Depression Scale Baseline, 8 week Self report adolescent depression total score. Range is 30-120 with higher scores meaning greater depressive symptoms.
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
University of Illinois at Chicago Pediatric Mood Disorders Program
🇺🇸Chicago, Illinois, United States
University of Illinois at Chicago Pediatric Mood Disorders Program🇺🇸Chicago, Illinois, United States