Preventing depression and suicide in adolescents in special schools

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 focuses on addressing depressive symptoms in adolescents attending special education schools in the Netherlands. It aims to screen these students for depression and implement a tailored prevention program to reduce the onset or continuation of depressive symptoms. The approach includes a randomized controlled trial comparing two conditions: the Op Volle Kracht program and Gatekeeper training. The effectiveness of these interventions will be evaluated to determine their impact on mental health outcomes in this vulnerable population.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Adolescents are in their second or third year of secondary education, ór adolescents will reach the age 14 or 15 in this academic year.
* Score above cut-off on depression symptom questionnaire (≥ 14 on the CDI-2; Bodden et al. (2016)).

Exclusion Criteria:

* Adolescents who score 2 on item 8 of the CDI-2 or ≥ 23 on the VOZZ-screen (Kerkhof et al., 2015).
* Clinical depression based on the clinical interview at baseline ADIS-C (Silverman \& Albano, 1996).
* Absence of parental permission.
* Adolescent already receiving treatment for depressive symptomatology.
* Insufficient knowledge of the Dutch language.

Where it's running

• GGZ Oost Brabant
  Boekel, Noordoost Brabant, Netherlands Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Wendy CH Rongen, MSc — Ggz Oost Brabant
• Study coordinator: Wendy CH Rongen, MSc
• Email: WCH.Rongen@ggzoostbrabant.nl
• Phone: +31888461968

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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.