Preventive intervention for adolescents at high risk of emotional problems
Transdiagnostic, Indicated Preventive Intervention for Adolescents At High Risk of Emotional Problems with Add-On Modules (PROCARE-I+)
This study is testing an online program to help teenagers aged 12-18 who are showing signs of anxiety and depression feel better and reduce their emotional problems.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Ages | 12 Years to 18 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Jaén Academic / other |
| Locations | 3 sites (Elche, Alicante and 2 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06350760 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
PROCARE is a preventive intervention designed to reduce the risk of emotional problems in adolescents aged 12-18 who exhibit symptoms of anxiety and depression. This study implements an 8-session personalized, transdiagnostic intervention delivered online, based on the Unified Protocol for transdiagnostic treatment of emotional disorders. The study aims to evaluate improvements in emotional states post-intervention and identify risk factors predicting anxiety and depressive symptoms. A total of 30 adolescents will participate, undergoing assessments before and after the intervention to measure its effectiveness.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adolescents aged 12-18 who show early symptoms of anxiety or depression but do not have a diagnosed mood or anxiety disorder.
Not a fit: Patients currently undergoing psychological or psychiatric treatment or those with acute suicidality will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly reduce the risk of developing severe emotional disorders in adolescents.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies utilizing transdiagnostic approaches have shown promise in effectively addressing emotional disorders in adolescents, indicating potential for success in this intervention.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * written informed consent from adolescent and legal guardian * able to attend prevention modules on his/her own * language competence * Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire ""probable diagnoses" * score above cut-off for Revised Child Anxiety and Depression Scale-30 * having incipient symptoms on an emotional level in ADIS 5 C/P * absence of anxiety and/or mood disorders Exclusion Criteria: * in- or outpatient * concomitant psychological/psychiatric treatment * acute suicidality * general medical contraindications that hamper attendance to prevention modules * have been diagnosed with a neurodevelopmental disorder * Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire "unlikely" or "possible diagnoses" * presence of mood and/or anxiety disorders
Where this trial is running
Elche, Alicante and 2 other locations
- Universidad Miguel Hernández — Elche, Alicante, Spain (Recruiting)
- University of Jaén — Jaén, Jaen, Spain (Recruiting)
- Universitat Rovira i Virgili — Tarragona, Spain (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Luis Joaquín García-López, Ph. D. — University of Jaén
- Study coordinator: LuisJoaquín J García-López, Ph.D.
- Email: ljgarcia@ujaen.es
- Phone: 953213412
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.