Evaluating a new self-esteem training for adolescents
A Pilot Study: A First Evaluation of a Personalized Training Targeting Low Self-esteem: COMET-Y
This study is testing a new self-esteem training program for teenagers with mental health issues to see if it can help them feel better about themselves.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 22 (estimated) |
| Ages | 11 Years to 18 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Accare Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Groningen) |
| Trial ID | NCT06343740 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This pilot study aims to assess the effectiveness of COMET-Y, a personalized self-esteem training program, in improving self-esteem among 22 adolescents aged 11-18 with various mental health issues. Participants will engage in weekly sessions of COMET-Y alongside their usual care, completing questionnaires before and after the training to measure changes in self-esteem, mental health, resilience, quality of life, and emotions. The study will also evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of the training from the perspectives of both the youth and their therapists.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adolescents aged 11-18 with low self-esteem and currently receiving treatment for mental health disorders.
Not a fit: Patients requiring acute care or experiencing severe mental health crises may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this training could significantly enhance self-esteem and overall mental health outcomes for adolescents.
How similar studies have performed: While research in adults has shown positive outcomes for self-esteem training, this approach in adolescents is still novel and untested.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * sufficient mastery of Dutch to complete the measurements * age between 11 - 18 years * having self-esteem below average (based on a score =\<15 on the Rosenberg Self-esteem Scale; RSES) * currently receiving care for a mental disorder, for example (but not limited to) anxiety disorder, depression, eating disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, or autism spectrum disorder. * willingness to participate in weekly sessions Exclusion Criteria: • As intensive treatment can restrain the feasibility of attending the 7 weekly sessions of COMET-Y and engage in homework assignments, participants who need acute care are excluded (e.g. crisis, acute suicidality, or psychotic episode).
Where this trial is running
Groningen
- Accare — Groningen, Netherlands (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Rianne Hornstra, PhD.
- Email: r.hornstra@accare.nl
- Phone: (050) 368 11 00
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.