Middle School Matters Study — MSM  

Depression Clinical Trial

Official title: Prevention of Depression Within Salient Adolescent Contexts

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

This study aims to evaluate the short-term and long-term efficacy of two preventative intervention approaches designed to support middle school youth.

Clinical Trial Description

This study involve two parts: Part 1 entailed screening 7th and 8th graders from 4 public middle schools to identify students who may be showing moderate signs of stress. Students who score at the designated cutoff on a depression symptoms measure received a brief check-in to determine eligibility for the follow up randomized trial (Part 2). An "indicated" sample of 120 adolescents in the 7th and 8th grade and their caregivers were randomly assigned to a brief, Individual Support Program (ISP) comparison group or a Skills Group Program. Research interviews were conducted at multiple timepoints with students and caregivers, and teacher questionnaires were used to examine changes in outcome measures. Following completion of the intervention, all participants were followed for 12-months. ;

Study Design

Allocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Single Blind (Outcomes Assessor), Primary Purpose: Prevention

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Depression
• Depressive Disorder

• NCT number: NCT01220635
• Study type: Interventional
• Source: Seattle Children's Hospital
• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: October 2010
• Completion date: October 2012