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Official title Parent Encouragement And Coaching of Happiness in Youth
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06725160
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The goal of this mechanistic clinical trial is to examine whether parent-coaching aimed at increasing child positive affect will increase child neural response to reward. The main questions it aims to answer are: Aim 1.
- 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 4 to 99. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- for Mothers:
- Birth mother (biologically female, any gender)
- Providing regular care for participating child (i.e., at least 50% of time)
- Elevated, clinically significant levels of depression (16 or higher on CES-D)
- Aged 18+
You likely can't join if
- for Mothers:
- Lifetime history of a bipolar disorder
- Lifetime history of a psychotic disorder Inclusion Criteria for Participating Child: -Aged 4-6 years Exclusion Criteria for Participating Child:
- T-score greater than 63 on the internalizing or externalizing composites of the CBCL
- Lifetime history of a psychiatric illness
- Lifetime history of neurodevelopmental disorder
See the full eligibility criteria
- for Mothers:
- Birth mother (biologically female, any gender)
- Providing regular care for participating child (i.e., at least 50% of time)
- Elevated, clinically significant levels of depression (16 or higher on CES-D)
- Aged 18+
- for Mothers:
- Lifetime history of a bipolar disorder
- Lifetime history of a psychotic disorder Inclusion Criteria for Participating Child: -Aged 4-6 years Exclusion Criteria for Participating Child:
- T-score greater than 63 on the internalizing or externalizing composites of the CBCL
- Lifetime history of a psychiatric illness
- Lifetime history of neurodevelopmental disorder
- Lifetime history of neurological disorder
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
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, 4 years to 99 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.