Depression study: Parent Coaching
Official title Parent Encouragement And Coaching of Happiness in Youth
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06725160
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study is testing whether coaching parents to encourage their children’s positive feelings can change how the child’s brain reacts to rewards. It also looks at how these changes happen over time and in the moment.
- Who it's for
- You may be able to join if you are a mother or father with a healthy child aged 4 to 7 years old.
- What's involved
- You and your child will have three coaching sessions that teach ways to boost positive feelings. After the sessions, your child will have brain scans and emotion tests before and after the program.
- Time commitment
- The study lasts about 3 weeks, with three coaching sessions and two brain‑scan visits, one before and one after the program.
Which group you join is decided by chance.
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Who can take part
Ages 4 to 99. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- 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
- Lifetime history of a bipolar disorder
- 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 is enrolling
- 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?
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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?
This study is enrolling now at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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