Depression In Juvenile Diabetics

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Depression; Diabetes Mellitus, Insulin-Dependent

• Registration Number: NCT00005116
• Lead Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)

Brief Summary

Depression is one of the most common emotional problems among youths with insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM). It has been shown that depression in youths with IDDM lasts a while and may have a role in later complications of the medical condition. And yet, there are no psychological interventions appropriate for such youngsters. The purpose of this study is to modify a treatment called ''Contextual Psychotherapy'' (that has been developed for depressed youngsters) in order to address special needs of depressed youths with IDDM, and to ''pilot test'' the treatment. The youngsters to be recruited are those being cared for at the Diabetes Clinic of the Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. The treatment includes a 3- month phase (16 sessions), followed by a 3-month ''booster'' phase (3 sessions), and two later follow-up evaluations.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2000-04-13
• Study First Submitted QC: 2000-04-13
• Study First Posted: 2000-04-14
• Status Verified: 2010-03
• Last Update Submitted: 2010-03-01
• Last Update Posted: 2010-03-02

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: Not specified

Inclusion Criteria

• IDDM duration of less than 10 years
• No major medical disorder other than IDDM
• No psychotropic medications
• Meets psychiatric diagnostic criteria for depression
• Parent and child willing to participate

Exclusion Criteria

• Does not live withing commuting distance
• Mental retardation

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

WPIC; 🇺🇸 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States