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Phase 1 N=34 Randomized Single-blind Prevention

Preventing Depression in the Children of Depressed African American Mothers

Depression

Enrolled (actual)
34
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Oct 2014
Primary outcome: Primary: Children Depression Inventory (CDI) — 47.64; 47.00; 42.11; 43.83 T scores — p=.015

Study Design & Population

Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 1
Interventions
Prevention Intervention Project (Behavioral); Psychoeducation (Behavioral)
Age
Pediatric · 8+ yrs
Sex
All
Sponsor
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Primary completion
Feb 2009

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
Children Depression Inventory (CDI)
47.64; 47.00; 42.11; 43.83 .015 sig
PRIMARY
Multidimensional Anxiety Scale for Children (MASC)
50.64; 52.50; 43.67; 57.67
SECONDARY
Understanding Mood Disorders Questionnaire (UMDQ)
23.86; 14.70; 24.25; 13.13; 22.80; 14.67 .037 sig
SECONDARY
Child's Report on Parental Behavior Inventory (CRPBI)
25.57; 24.55; 24.88; 27.13; 26.40; 24.67

Summary

The purpose of the study is to adapt and test the Preventive Intervention Project for urban African American mothers with depression and their children.

Eligibility Criteria

Mothers:

Inclusion Criteria

  • African American
  • Primary current or past-year diagnostic and statistical manual (DSM-IV) diagnosis of Major Depressive Disorder, Dysthymic Disorder, or Depressive Disorder not otherwise specified
  • Parent or guardian and primary caregiver of a child 8 to 14 years old
  • Resided at least part time for the past year with the targeted child
  • May be receiving psychopharmacological treatment, psychosocial services, or both

Exclusion Criteria

  • Current or lifetime history of schizophrenia
  • Current or lifetime history of bipolar disorder
  • Current or past-year diagnosis of alcohol or drug dependency
  • Serious medical disorder, neurological disorder, condition, or chronic pain that prevents participation
  • Documented mental retardation
  • Current suicide risk sufficient to preclude outpatient treatment

Children:

Inclusion Criteria

  • Have an African American mother with a depressive disorder
  • 8 to 14 years old
  • Reside at least part time with mother

Exclusion Criteria

  • Currently in treatment for depression or an anxiety disorder
  • Presence of a medical or psychiatric condition contraindicating study intervention, such as mental retardation, suicidality, or pervasive developmental disorder
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT00904917). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.

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