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Attachment & Biobehavioral Therapy + Depression Treatment for Depression & Disruptive Behaviors (ABC+D Trial)

N/A

Waitlist Available

Led By Danielle Roubinov, PhD

Research Sponsored by University of California, San Francisco

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

English- or Spanish-speaking

Mothers 18 years of age or older with heightened depressive symptoms as determined by a score of 5 or higher on the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9)

Must not have

Self-reported history of psychosis or active suicidality as defined by self-report of a specific suicide plan or recent attempt

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up baseline to post-intervention. this is an anticipated average of 10 weeks.

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial looks at whether an intervention that treats both mothers and children together is more effective than treating just one or the other.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for mothers over 18 with significant depressive symptoms and their biological children aged 2-4 who show heightened behavior problems. Mothers must score at least 16 on the CESD-R depression scale, and children need a score of 18+ on the ECSA behavior assessment. It's not for those with a child diagnosed with autism or mothers with psychosis or active suicidality.

What is being tested?

The study tests an integrated treatment approach addressing both maternal depression and children's behavioral issues simultaneously. One group receives Attachment and Biobehavioral Catch-up (ABC) plus additional depression therapy, while another just gets ABC to see if combined treatment is more effective.

What are the potential side effects?

Since this trial involves psychological interventions rather than medications, traditional side effects are not expected. However, participants may experience emotional discomfort or distress as they address sensitive personal issues during therapy sessions.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

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I speak English or Spanish.

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I am a mother over 18 with depression symptoms scoring 5+ on the PHQ-9.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:

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I have a history of psychosis or have recently planned or attempted suicide.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ baseline to post-intervention. this is an anticipated average of 10 weeks.

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~baseline to post-intervention. this is an anticipated average of 10 weeks.

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline to post-intervention. this is an anticipated average of 10 weeks. for reporting.