How childhood adversity affects therapy skills in depressed teens
The Influence of Childhood Adversity on Psychotherapy Skill Acquisition in Adolescent Depression
This study is looking at how tough experiences in childhood, like abuse or neglect, affect how well teenagers with depression can learn and use important therapy skills, especially those used in cognitive behavioral therapy, to help them feel better.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Pittsburgh, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10891660 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how experiences of childhood adversity, such as abuse or neglect, impact the ability of adolescents to learn and apply therapy skills, particularly cognitive restructuring, which is a key component of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). The study will involve assessing a group of 90 depressed adolescents to understand how their past adversities influence their learning processes during therapy. By identifying these relationships, the research aims to improve therapeutic interventions for youths who have faced significant challenges in their early lives.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents aged 12-20 who have experienced significant childhood adversity and are currently facing depression.
Not a fit: Patients who have not experienced childhood adversity or who are outside the age range of 12-20 may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective therapy strategies tailored for adolescents who have experienced childhood adversity, improving their mental health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that understanding the impact of childhood adversity on therapy outcomes can lead to improved treatment approaches, indicating that this area of investigation is both relevant and potentially impactful.
Where this research is happening
Pittsburgh, United States
- University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh — Pittsburgh, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Vaughn-Coaxum, Rachel — University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh
- Study coordinator: Vaughn-Coaxum, Rachel
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.