Having both depression and conduct problems at the same time has been found to be associated with increased risk for the other and increased risk of negative outcomes. This study will develop an family based cognitive behavioral treatment protocol for youths with both conduct problems and depression, that will take be administered over the course of six months. Youth with comorbid conduct problems and depression will be assigned to the experimental condition or treatment as usual in a community care setting. The treatment manual will be revised as needed. Youth will be assessed before and after treatment to examine program potential. The goal of this research is to develop a more comprehensive outpatient treatment for youth with both conduct problems and depression.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
30
Rhode Island Hospital
Providence, Rhode Island, United States
RECRUITINGDepression Symptoms
Change in depression symptoms from baseline to week 24 will be measured using the Children's Depression Inventory
Time frame: baseline to week 24
oppositional symptoms
change in symptoms of oppositionality from baseline to week 24 will be measured using the Disruptive Behavior Disorders Scale
Time frame: baseline to week 24
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