Understanding social communication issues in teens who have recovered from depression
Social Processing Deficits in Remitted Adolescent Depression
['FUNDING_R01'] · NEW YORK STATE PSYCHIATRIC INSTITUTE DBA RESEARCH FOUNDATION FOR MENTAL HYGIENE, INC · NIH-10513829
This study is looking at how difficulties in social communication might lead to a return of depression in teens aged 14-17 who have had depression before, and it aims to find ways to help them stay healthy by comparing their social skills with those of their peers.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | NEW YORK STATE PSYCHIATRIC INSTITUTE DBA RESEARCH FOUNDATION FOR MENTAL HYGIENE, INC (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (NEW YORK, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10513829 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates how social communication deficits may contribute to the relapse of major depressive disorder (MDD) in adolescents aged 14-17 who have previously experienced depression. By comparing these adolescents with healthy peers, the study aims to identify specific social processes that are critical for maintaining mental health. The research employs various methods, including behavioral assessments, event-related potentials (ERPs), and eye tracking, to analyze how these individuals process nonverbal cues and socioemotional feedback. The goal is to uncover mechanisms that could inform better interventions to prevent relapse in this vulnerable age group.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents aged 14-17 who have a history of major depressive disorder but are currently in remission.
Not a fit: Patients who are currently experiencing major depressive disorder or are outside the age range of 14-17 may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved strategies for preventing relapse in adolescents recovering from depression.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that understanding social communication can significantly impact treatment outcomes for adolescents with depression, suggesting that this approach may yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
NEW YORK, UNITED STATES
- NEW YORK STATE PSYCHIATRIC INSTITUTE DBA RESEARCH FOUNDATION FOR MENTAL HYGIENE, INC — NEW YORK, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: AUERBACH, RANDY PATRICK — NEW YORK STATE PSYCHIATRIC INSTITUTE DBA RESEARCH FOUNDATION FOR MENTAL HYGIENE, INC
- Study coordinator: AUERBACH, RANDY PATRICK
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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