Digital Therapy for Teen Depression and Weight
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This study tests a computer-based therapy program designed to help teenagers with depression and higher body weight. The program combines proven talk-therapy techniques with digital tools to see if it can improve mood and overall health.
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Who can take part
- You are between 12 and 17 years old
- Your weight is at or above the 85th percentile for your age and sex (your doctor can tell you if this applies)
- You have moderate to elevated depression symptoms (screening score of 21 or higher)
- You do not have type 2 diabetes or very high fasting blood sugar
- You have not had weight-loss surgery, taken weight-loss medications, or lost more than 3% of your body weight in the past 3 months
- You are not currently having thoughts of suicide or harming yourself
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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