Improving cognitive skills to enhance therapy for depression in young people
Social Cognitive Training to Enhance the Efficacy of CBT for Depression in Youth: A Developmental Approach
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY · NIH-10684214
This study is looking at whether teaching young people aged 12-17 better social skills can help them get more out of therapy for depression, and it’s for kids who are feeling really down or have been diagnosed with depression.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (Nashville, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10684214 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates how enhancing social cognitive skills in youth can improve the effectiveness of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for treating depression. The study will involve children and adolescents aged 12-17 who have been diagnosed with depression or exhibit significant depressive symptoms. Participants will receive either a new intervention that combines social cognitive training with CBT or standard care. The goal is to see if improving social cognitive abilities helps these youths better engage with CBT strategies and ultimately reduces their depression levels.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are youths aged 12-17 who have been diagnosed with depression or show clinical levels of depressive symptoms.
Not a fit: Patients outside the age range of 12-17 or those without significant depressive symptoms may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective treatment options for young people suffering from depression.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in enhancing cognitive skills to improve therapeutic outcomes, suggesting this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
Nashville, UNITED STATES
- VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY — Nashville, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: GARBER, JUDY — VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: GARBER, JUDY
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
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