STAR-AD: Testing stepwise treatment for teen depression
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests a step-by-step approach to treating moderate-to-severe depression in teens. It may help find a treatment path that improves mood while keeping care safe, including for some teens who have suicidal thoughts but do not need inpatient care.
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Who can take part
- You are between 13 and 18 years old
- You have a diagnosis of major depression (depression) without psychosis, confirmed by a structured interview
- Your depression symptom score is high enough (CDRS-R score 40 or higher)
- You can do study tasks (including having enough ability to hear/see and understand instructions)
- You and at least one parent/guardian can sign consent in writing
- If you are having suicidal thoughts, your care team must think outpatient treatment is safe for you
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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