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New treatment option for Emotional Disorders
Official title Cultural Adaptation and Implementation of DBT for Adolescents With Emotional Disorders
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06566235
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The goal of this study is to learn if Dialectical behavior therapy Skills Training for Adolescents (DBT-A-ST) works on emotional disorders in adolescents. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does DBT-A-ST produce faster improvements (i.e., steeper slopes), compared to ASG, on primary and secondary outcome measures during treatment and 3-month follow-up?
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 12 to 18
You may be able to join if
- Age 12-18 years.
- Informed consent provided by the youth and one parent.
- Sufficient Mandarin Chinese proficiency to complete study questionnaires.
- Total score of PHQ-9 ≥ 8 or GAD-7 ≥ 8, or SDQ total score ≥ 10, or SDQ hyperactivity subscale score ≥ 3.
- Primary diagnosis of depressive, anxiety disorder, or ADHD based on K-SADS- E interview, including: Depression (F32-33) Persistent mood disorder...
You likely can't join if
- Educational level of elementary school or university.
- Comorbid intellectual disability or psychotic disorder.
- Acute suicidality.
- Insufficient Chinese language skills.
- Unwillingness to discontinue current psychotherapy.
- Unwillingness to accept video recording during group therapy.
See the full eligibility criteria
- Age 12-18 years.
- Informed consent provided by the youth and one parent.
- Sufficient Mandarin Chinese proficiency to complete study questionnaires.
- Total score of PHQ-9 ≥ 8 or GAD-7 ≥ 8, or SDQ total score ≥ 10, or SDQ hyperactivity subscale score ≥ 3.
- Primary diagnosis of depressive, anxiety disorder, or ADHD based on K-SADS- E interview, including: Depression (F32-33) Persistent mood disorder (F34) Phobic anxiety disorder (F40) Other anxiety disorder (F41)...
- Stable medication use for at least four weeks and willingness to maintain stable dosage during the study.
- Individuals with comorbid emotional disorders are included; comorbidities are not stratified to avoid increasing study design complexity.
- Educational level of elementary school or university.
- Comorbid intellectual disability or psychotic disorder.
- Acute suicidality.
- Insufficient Chinese language skills.
- Unwillingness to discontinue current psychotherapy.
- Unwillingness to accept video recording during group therapy.
- Medication changes during the trial are not exclusionary if judged necessary or clinically important by the treating clinician, to maintain a naturalistic setting.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Taipei, Taiwan
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 12 years to 18 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Taipei, Taiwan. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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