Diagnosis of Depression Among Adolescents

The objective of the study is to improve general practitioners' diagnoses of adolescent depression. Major depression is ranked fourth in the worldwide disability impact. The proportion of adolescents suffering from depressive disorders also seems to be increasing worldwide. Early interventions are known to reduce this illness. Therefore, the earlier depression can be identified in adolescents, the greater the advantage.

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Key information

Conditions

Depression Behavior Behavioral Symptoms

Age range

14 year–16 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

University of Oslo

Oslo, Norway

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

age (14-16)

Exclusion criteria

not fluency in the Norwegian and Danish language

Treatment and study plan

Validation

Procedure

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Oslo

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Registry information

Official study title

Diagnosis of Depression Among Adolescents - a Clinical Validation Study of Key Questions and Questionnaire

Important dates

First posted: Mar 6, 2007
Registry last updated: Feb 18, 2009

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