Exploring logotherapy's effects on mood disorders in adolescents

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study investigates the impact of logotherapy on adolescents diagnosed with mood disorders, focusing on its effects on meaning in life, depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation. Over a two-year period, 120 participants will be recruited from outpatient psychiatric clinics and will undergo a single-blind randomized controlled trial. The study will utilize four assessment tools to measure changes in mental health outcomes. The goal is to provide insights into how logotherapy can help improve the psychological well-being of adolescents facing these challenges.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients with mood disorders (such as depression, bipolar disorder) diagnosed by a psychiatrist.
* Patient Health Questionnaire-9 items (PHQ-9) score 5-19 points (indicating mild depression to moderate to severe depression)
* Agree to participate in logotherapy
* Able to participate in logotherapy

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients with severe emotional disorders who cannot participate in logotherapy.
* Those who have severe psychopathological phenomena and cannot judge reality or those who are mentally deficient.
* Those who have serious suicidal ideation or clear suicide plan are not suitable for interview

Where it's running

• Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
  Kaohsiung City, Niaosong District, Taiwan Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Fan-Ko Sun, PhD
• Email: sunfanko@ntu.edu.tw
• Phone: +886-2-33669702

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.