Using network science to create personalized treatments for adolescent depression
Official title: Harnessing Network Science to Personalize Scalable Interventions for Adolescent Depression
Funded at Northwestern University at Chicago · NIH-10860020 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking to create better and more personalized treatment options for teenagers dealing with major depression, making it easier for them to get the help they need.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Northwestern University at Chicago NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $400,000 |
| NIH project number | 7DP5OD028123-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-10860020 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents experiencing major depression who may not have responded to traditional treatments.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with depression who are already receiving effective treatment or those with severe psychiatric disorders requiring intensive intervention may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on improving treatment options for adolescents suffering from major depression, which is a leading cause of disability among youth. It aims to develop personalized, scalable interventions by combining single-session interventions with network science to better match treatments to individual symptom profiles. The approach is designed to make effective mental health care more accessible, especially for those who currently do not receive adequate services. By leveraging data and innovative methodologies, the project seeks to enhance the effectiveness of treatments for diverse youth populations.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide more effective and accessible treatment options for adolescents struggling with depression.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that single-session interventions can effectively reduce psychiatric symptoms in youth, indicating a promising approach for this project.
Where this research is happening
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Northwestern University at Chicago
Chicago, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Schleider, Jessica Lee — Northwestern University at Chicago
- Study coordinator: Schleider, Jessica Lee
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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.