Studying adolescent depression and how to treat it
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks closely at how depression shows up in teens and tests approaches to treatment. It may help teens and families better understand depression and get access to structured care as part of research.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Be 11–17 years old when you join (for the teen depression group).
- Have a current diagnosis of major depressive disorder (MDD) within the last 6 months.
- Have at least 5 depression symptoms during the same 2 weeks, including either low mood or loss of interest (and it must affect daily functioning).
- Not have depression caused mainly by drugs, alcohol, or another medical/neurological condition.
- Not have certain other mental health conditions (like bipolar disorder or schizophrenia) or more than mild autism, and no severe eating disorder.
- Not be dealing with active thoughts/plans to harm yourself (passive or past active thoughts may still qualify).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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