Testing how rumination changes in depressed teens
Part of Digestive system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at what changes in “rumination” (repetitive worrying/thinking about negative thoughts) in teens with depression, and how those changes relate to recovery. It’s for ages 14–17 who have had major depression and meet specific screening and medical rules.
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Who can take part
- Be 14 to 17 years old when you start (and able to be followed for about 2 years)
- Have a past diagnosis of major depression (even if symptoms are partly or mostly gone) confirmed in a clinical interview
- Score higher than average on a rumination questionnaire (tends to get stuck in repetitive negative thoughts)
- Have gone through puberty (post-pubertal stage)
- Be able to understand and follow study tasks (IQ above 75) and agree to participate (youth assent + parent consent)
Quick eligibility check
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