Woman and Man
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Background and study aims Each year around 2% of young people are affected by low mood or depression. Some worry about giving teenagers drug treatments in these situations as they question whether or not they work and they worry about their possible side effects. This study aims to find out whether a treatment called 'cognitive behaviour therapy' helps young people with a low mood when it is delivered on a computer (and not by a person). Who can participate? Both male and female adolescents aged between 12 and 18 and suffering from low mood/ depression will be asked if they would like to take part. What does the study involve? Participants will be randomly allocated to one of two groups. In one group participants will be asked to complete a computer package, 'Stressbusters', in the other they will be asked to look at websites about low mood. Both groups will involve eight 45 minute sessions on a computer. Both before and after the computer sessions, participants will be asked to complete questionnaires about how they are feeling. Some will also be invited to take part in an interview. What are the possible benefits and risks of participating? It is hoped that by taking part in the trial adolescents with low mood or depression will notice an improvement in their symptoms. In addition all adolescents will receive a £10 gift voucher at 4 months following the trial to thank them for taking part. Where is the study run from? The study is being run at Lime Trees Child, Adolescent and Family Unit in York and within a local school. It is hoped that this will expand to more schools and GP practices as the trial continues. When is the study starting and how long is it expected to run for? The study officially started in June 2011 and will last 3 years. We will be recruiting for 2 years, up until the end of July 2013. Who is funding the study? The research has been organised by Lime Trees Child, Adolescent and Family Unit at York which is part of the NHS. It has been funded by a special research grant. Who is the main contact? Lucy Tindall [email protected]
Inclusion criteria
- depression