Treatment of Conduct Problems and Depression

Phase 1

• Conditions: Depression; Oppositional Defiant Disorder; Conduct Disorder

• Registration Number: NCT01267773
• Lead Sponsor: Rhode Island Hospital

Brief Summary

Having both depression and conduct problems at the same time has been found to be associated with increased risk for the other and increased risk of negative outcomes. This study will develop an family based cognitive behavioral treatment protocol for youths with both conduct problems and depression, that will take be administered over the course of six months. Youth with comorbid conduct problems and depression will be assigned to the experimental condition or treatment as usual in a community care setting. The treatment manual will be revised as needed. Youth will be assessed before and after treatment to examine program potential. The goal of this research is to develop a more comprehensive outpatient treatment for youth with both conduct problems and depression.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2010-08
• Study First Submitted: 2010-11-16
• Study First Submitted QC: 2010-12-28
• Study First Posted: 2010-12-29
• Status Verified: 2013-03
• Last Update Submitted: 2013-03-20
• Last Update Posted: 2013-03-21
• Primary Completion: 2013-05
• Study Completion: 2013-05

Recruitment & Eligibility

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

Inclusion Criteria

• 8-14 years old
• Diagnosis of ODD or CD
• Diagnosis of Depression
• Speaks English

Exclusion Criteria

• Developmental/cognitive delays
• Substance dependence
• Psychotic disorder or symptoms

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Depression Symptoms	baseline to week 24	Change in depression symptoms from baseline to week 24 will be measured using the Children's Depression Inventory
oppositional symptoms	baseline to week 24	change in symptoms of oppositionality from baseline to week 24 will be measured using the Disruptive Behavior Disorders Scale

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Rhode Island Hospital; 🇺🇸 Providence, Rhode Island, United States