Improving depression treatment attendance for Latino teens
Identification of Implementation Strategies to Promote Depression Treatment Use Among Latino Adolescents
This study is trying to find better ways to help Latino teens with depression attend their therapy sessions by talking to them, their parents, and healthcare providers about what helps and what gets in the way.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 35 (estimated) |
| Ages | 13 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Duke University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Nashville, Tennessee) |
| Trial ID | NCT05499182 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to identify effective strategies to enhance psychotherapy attendance among Latino adolescents diagnosed with depression. It will involve focus groups with healthcare providers and individual interviews with Latino adolescents and their parents to gather insights on barriers and facilitators to treatment. The study will recruit participants from healthcare settings and social media, focusing on the experiences of Latino adolescent-parent dyads. By understanding stakeholder preferences, the study seeks to inform better implementation strategies for mental health services.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include Latino male adolescents aged 13-17 who have been diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder or Persistent Depressive Disorder.
Not a fit: Patients experiencing imminent thoughts of self-harm or acute psychological distress may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved access to and attendance in depression treatment for Latino adolescents.
How similar studies have performed: While there is limited data on similar studies specifically targeting Latino adolescents, previous research has shown that culturally tailored interventions can improve treatment engagement in minority populations.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria for Teens: * Male gender * Aged 13-17 years * Diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder or Persistent Depressive Disorder * Referred to psychotherapy and/or prescribed antidepressant medications for depression Exclusion Criteria for Teens: * Experiencing imminent thoughts of self-harm or suicide * Experiencing acute psychological distress (e.g., uncontrolled crying) Inclusion Criteria for Parents: * Parent or legal guardian of teen * Able to read and speak English or Spanish Exclusion Criteria for Parents: * Unable to read/speak English or Spanish Inclusion Criteria for Healthcare Providers: * Self-identification as regularly providing clinical care to Latino adolescents with depression * Be in a role in which they can provide or refer patients to depression treatment Exclusion Criteria for Healthcare Providers * Unable to provide or refer to depression treatment
Where this trial is running
Nashville, Tennessee
- Researchmatch.org — Nashville, Tennessee, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Allison M Stafford, PhD — Duke University School of Nursing
- Study coordinator: Allison M Stafford, PhD
- Email: allison.stafford@duke.edu
- Phone: (317) 498-7333
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.