Effects of Therapist Behavior on the Treatment of Depressed Adolescents

The purpose of this study is to identify and evaluate therapist behaviors that affect how well and how long adolescent patients stay in treatment for depression.

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Key information

Conditions

Depression Behavior Behavioral Symptoms Depressive Disorder Dysthymic Disorder Mental Disorders Mood Disorders

Age range

13 year–18 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Phase 1 / Phase 2

Primary location

Denver Public Schools Health Clinics

Denver, Colorado, 80208, United States

About this study

Early patient drop out, sporadic attendance, and minimal participation have hindered the development and administration of effective treatments for adolescent depression. Adolescents who do not receive adequate exposure to active treatment are unlikely to benefit from experimentally supported treatments. Certain therapist behaviors may influence the attendance, drop-out, and overall participation of adolescents with depression. This study will evaluate the effect of engagement interventions and alliance on attendance, participation, completion, and outcome in depressed adolescents.

Participants in this study will have 12 weekly sessions of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) at a school-based health clinic. Audio recordings from the completed CBT sessions will be replayed and evaluated to identify therapist engagement interventions, therapy alliance, and treatment participation.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

Major depression or dysthymic disorder
Referred by school

Exclusion criteria

Comorbid psychosis, bipolar disorder, or mental retardation

Treatment and study plan

Cognitive behavioral therapy

Behavioral

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Denver

Other

Collaborators

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

Registry information

Official study title

Engagement and Alliance in CBT for Depressed Adolescents

Important dates

Study start: 2003
Primary completion: 2005
Study completion: 2005
First posted: Nov 21, 2003
Registry last updated: Apr 19, 2019

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