Preventing depression in adolescents through primary care interventions
Primary Care Based Depression Prevention in Adolescents: Intervention Optimization in Preparation for Implementation Study
This study is testing a friendly program called CATCH-IT that helps prevent depression in teens aged 12 to 20 by teaching both them and their parents helpful skills, making it easier for families to use and benefit from it in real life.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Illinois at Chicago NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-10910537 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing and optimizing a primary care-based intervention aimed at preventing depression in adolescents aged 12 to 20. The intervention, known as CATCH-IT, includes modules for both adolescents and their parents, utilizing cognitive-behavioral therapy techniques. The study aims to enhance the acceptability and feasibility of the intervention to ensure that more at-risk youth can complete it, thereby improving its effectiveness in real-world settings. By employing a systematic approach, the research seeks to balance the intervention's efficacy with the practical challenges faced by both adolescents and healthcare providers.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents aged 12 to 20 who are at risk for developing depressive disorders.
Not a fit: Patients who are not at risk for depression or who are already receiving effective treatment for their depressive symptoms may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to a widely accessible intervention that significantly reduces the incidence of depression among adolescents.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown success with similar cognitive-behavioral interventions in preventing depression, indicating a promising approach for this research.
Where this research is happening
Chicago, UNITED STATES
- University of Illinois at Chicago — Chicago, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Van Voorhees, Benjamin W — University of Illinois at Chicago
- Study coordinator: Van Voorhees, Benjamin W
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.