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Youth e-therapy: evaluation of a computerised cognitive behavioural self-help programme for adolescents with mild to moderate depression
Investigator(s) / AuthorsDr Sally Merry, Dr Karolina Stasiak, Dr. Robin Whitaker, Dr Simon Hatcher, Associate Professor Chris Frampton, Kim Mariu, Matthew Shepherd, Mathijs Lucassen, Terry Fleming, Dr Iain Doherty
| Principal contact | |
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| Name | Dr Karolina Stasiak |
| k.stasiak@auckland.ac.nz | |
| The research | |
| Summary | The computer-administered self-directed programme is based on Cogntive Beahvioural Therapy (CBT) and consists of 7 modules each taking approximately 30 minutes to complete. This study will compare the efficacy of computerized Cogntive Beahvioural Therapy (CCBT) with the usual therapy in adolescents with mild to moderate depression. |
| Objectives | The primary aim of the trial is to determine whether CCBT is as effective (or more so) than treatment as usual (TAU) for adolescents with mild to moderate depressive symptoms. The other aims including evaluating the effects of CCBT compared with TAU on self-rating scales of depression and functioning; and comparing the effects on different population sub-groups. |
| Study design | This is an assessor-blinded, randomised controlled trial. This design has been chosen because it is not possible to blind the patient and treatment providers. Most of the scales are self-administered, those that are not will be administered by a blinded assessor who will not have access to any data that may un-blind them. Potential participants presenting to study centres will be assessed as per usual practice for potentially depressed adolescents. If this indicates depression, then written informed consent will be sought before the participant is further screened for eligibility for the study. Once enrolled in the study, participants will be randomised to receive treatment as usual or computerised CBT, by the site opening sequential randomisation envelopes. Participants will be treated for 4 to 8 weeks, have a telephone call or face-to-face at Month 1, and will be re-assessed at Month 2. A follow-up assessment will be carried out at Month 5, three months after completion of therapy. |
| Methods | Clinical Trial |
| Results | |
| Conclusions | |
| Key Descriptors | Child & Adolescent Mental Health |
| Disciplines | Psychiatry |
| Settings | Community, PHO (Primary Health Organisation) |
| Diagnostic Categories | Depression |
| Populations | General Population |
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| Ethics approval | Yes |
| Academic led | Yes |
| Service led | No |
| How were service users involved | Participants of the research |
| Publication in peer review journal | No |
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