Development of a Transdiagnostic Intervention for Adolescents at Risk for Serious Mental Illness

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age14-19
SponsorMassachusetts General Hospital

About this trial

This research study aims to develop a brief group-based treatment called Resilience Training for Teens, then to test how well it protects high school students with mild symptoms of depression, anxiety, or having unusual feelings from developing mental illnesses.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Currently enrolled in 9th through 12th grade and between the ages of 14 and 19

Endorsed at least one psychotic experience

Provided contact information

Have a parent or legal guardian who is able and willing to provide written informed consent (if under the age of 18)

Disqualifiers

Currently prescribed psychotropic medication (not including medications for attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder), regardless of adherence

Currently obtaining psychotherapeutic intervention

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Resilience Training for Teens

Treatment groups

70 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators

Massachusetts General Hospital

Lead sponsor

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

Collaborator