CEDARS intervention for stress reduction in adolescents
Coping and Emotional Development for Adolescents to Reduce Stress for Adolescents
This study is testing a new online program to help teenagers aged 14-19 manage stress and improve their mental health through interactive sessions.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 40 (estimated) |
| Ages | 14 Years to 19 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Chicago, Illinois) |
| Trial ID | NCT04958694 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This intervention utilizes the CEDARS program, which focuses on coping, emotional development, and stress reduction in adolescents aged 14-19. Participants will be divided into two groups, with one group receiving the intervention through seven weekly online sessions featuring interactive videos and practice opportunities. The study aims to assess the feasibility and acceptability of the CEDARS intervention while measuring its impact on mental health symptoms compared to a waitlisted group. Surveys will be conducted at baseline, mid-point, and post-intervention, with a follow-up one month after completion.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adolescents aged 14-19 who can speak and understand English and have reliable internet access.
Not a fit: Patients who are younger than 14 or older than 19, cannot speak or understand English, or lack reliable internet access may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly improve mental health outcomes and coping skills in adolescents facing stress and adversity.
How similar studies have performed: Similar interventions focusing on stress reduction and emotional development in adolescents have shown promise, indicating potential for success in this approach.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Adolescents ages 14-19 * Adolescents able to speak and understand English fluently * Adolescents with reliable internet access (for virtual access to online modules) Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals younger than age 14 and older than age 19 * Individuals who are not able to speak or understand English fluently * Individuals without reliable internet access
Where this trial is running
Chicago, Illinois
- Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago — Chicago, Illinois, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Nia Heard-Garris, MD,MSc,FAAP — Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
- Study coordinator: Nia Heard-Garris, MD,MSc,FAAP
- Email: nheardgarris@luriechildrens.org
- Phone: (312) 227-2610
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.