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NCT Number: NCT00005116

Depression In Juvenile Diabetics

Depression is one of the most common emotional problems among youths with insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM). It has been shown that depression in youths with IDDM lasts a while and may have a role in later complications of the medical condition. And yet, there are no psychological interventions appropriate for such youngsters. The purpose of this study is to modify a treatment called ''Contextual Psychotherapy'' (that has been developed for depressed youngsters) in order to address special needs of depressed youths with IDDM, and to ''pilot test'' the treatment. The youngsters to be recruited are those being cared for at the Diabetes Clinic of the Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. The treatment includes a 3- month phase (16 sessions), followed by a 3-month ''booster'' phase (3 sessions), and two later follow-up evaluations.

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Key information

Conditions

Depression Autoimmune Diseases Behavior Behavioral Symptoms Diabetes Mellitus Diabetes Mellitus, Insulin-dependent Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 Endocrine System Diseases Glucose Metabolism Disorders Immune System Diseases Metabolic Diseases Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases

Age range

8 year–16 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

WPIC

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • IDDM duration of less than 10 years
  • No major medical disorder other than IDDM
  • No psychotropic medications
  • Meets psychiatric diagnostic criteria for depression
  • Parent and child willing to participate

Exclusion criteria

  • Does not live withing commuting distance
  • Mental retardation

Treatment and study plan

Psychotherapy

Behavioral

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)

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Registry information

Important dates

First posted
Apr 14, 2000
Registry last updated
Mar 2, 2010

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