RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06626425
Well-being Training for Adolescent Depressive Symptoms (TeenWell Study)
Smartphone-based Meditation Training to Reduce Adolescent Depression
Sponsor
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Enrollment
200 participants
Start Date
Dec 7, 2024
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
This study is being done to see if the Healthy Minds Program app helps adolescents with elevated depressive symptoms. Up to 200 participants will be on study for 20 weeks.
Eligibility
Min Age: 14 YearsMax Age: 19 Years
Inclusion Criteria7
- Age 14 to 19
- Currently in high school (i.e., 9th to 12th grade) or if not attending school, would be in high school if enrolled
- Proficient in English
- Able to understand and provide informed consent (greater than or equal to 18 years old) or assent and parent/guardian consent (if less than 18 years old)
- PROMIS Depression Scale T-score greater than or equal to 60
- If on a psychotropic meditation, has been receiving a stable dose for greater than or equal to 4 weeks
- Willing and able to complete all study procedures
Exclusion Criteria7
- Has received a high school diploma or a high school equivalency diploma (HSED or GED)
- Weekly or more frequent meditation practice
- Prior use of the Healthy Minds Program app
- Prior use of the water tracking app
- Endorses current active suicidal ideation with intent on the baseline screen
- Self-reported history of psychosis or mania
- Practiced the techniques learned in a mindfulness-based therapy Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) etc. one or more times per week in the last 6 months. Include therapy sessions if mindfulness is practiced in session or planning to start one of these therapies during the study period.
Interventions
OTHERHealthy Minds Program App
An 8-week meditation-based well-being training containing content for each of the four pillars of the training program: Awareness, Connection, Insight, and Purpose.
OTHERHydro Coach App
The Hydro Coach app (HC). A smartphone-based wellness app to ensure proper hydration.
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