Prevention trial for Depression Disorders
Official title Prevention of Mental Disorders Through Self-efficacy Interventions
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06738953
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study will find out whether a short self‑efficacy training can raise overall confidence and lower the chance of developing new mental disorders over the next year.
- Who it's for
- Young adults aged 18‑30 who have low self‑efficacy but no current mental health diagnosis.
- What's involved
- Participants attend six group sessions (about 75‑90 minutes each) of self‑efficacy training or control talks, and complete surveys, short daily assessments, and structured diagnostic interviews at baseline, after the program, and at 12‑month follow‑up.
- Time commitment
- The study lasts about one year, with an initial screening, baseline visit, weekly group sessions, a post‑program assessment, and a final follow‑up visit.
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Who can take part
Ages 18 to 30. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- age 18-30 years and
- low scores (≤24) on the German version of the General Self-how well it works Scale (i.e., more than one standard deviation (5.4) below the mean score...
- ability to participate in the course (German language proficiency, availability during the intervention period)
You likely can't join if
- 12-month anxiety, affective, or substance use disorder (excluding nicotine dependence)
- current psychological/psychopharmacological intervention or treatment seeking for psychological problems
- acute suicidality; Individuals who report acute suicidality will be withdrawn from the study and referred to treatment.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Potsdam, Brandenburg, Germany
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, 18 years to 30 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 Potsdam, Brandenburg, Germany. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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