N/A N=9 Randomized Treatment

Using a Text-message System to Engage Depressed Adolescents in Cognitive-behavioral Therapy Homework

Major Depressive Disorder · Cognitive Behavior Therapy · Text Messaging

Bottom Line

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Enrolled (actual)

Serious AEs

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Results posted

Feb 2016

Primary outcome: Primary: Therapy Homework Compliance: Percent Homework Completed — .44; 0; 0.47; 0.25 homework sheets completed

Study Design & Population

Study type: Interventional
Phase: N/A
Interventions: Paper and pen homework (Behavioral); Text message system homework. (Device)
Age: Pediatric · 13+ yrs
Sex: All
Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh
Primary completion: Jan 2010

Outcome Measures

Outcome	Result	p-value
PRIMARY Therapy Homework Compliance: Percent Homework Completed	.44; 0; 0.47; 0.25; 0.37; 0	—
SECONDARY Exit Interview	4; 5	—

Summary

The primary goal of the pilot is to test the feasibility and utility of using a text-messaging system to engage adolescents in improved homework adherence during cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for major depressive disorder.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

major depressive disorder
own a cellular phone with text messaging capabilities

Exclusion Criteria

history of psychosis
history of mental retardation
active suicidal ideation or intent

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