Mindfulness Intervention to Study the Neurobiology of Depression
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Depression
- Sponsor
- University of Illinois at Chicago
- Enrollment
- 33
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Change in Children's Depression Rating Scale - Revised
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 7 years ago
Overview
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.
Investigators
Rachel Jacobs
Research Assistant Professor, Licensed Clinical Psychologist
University of Illinois at Chicago
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •between the ages of 12 and 18
- •history of major depressive disorder
Exclusion Criteria
- •afraid of small spaces
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Change in Children's Depression Rating Scale - Revised
Time Frame: 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 Outcomes
- Change in Reynolds Adolescent Depression Scale(Baseline, 8 week)