← Back to Search

Digital Single Session Intervention for Youth Mental Health

N/A
Recruiting
Led By Katherine Venturo-Conerly, A.B.
Research Sponsored by Harvard University
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Be younger than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up trajectory of change in scores compared across intervention and control groups from baseline, through post-intervention, 2-week, and 1-month follow-up.
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial will test if a one-time, digital intervention teaching the principle of practicing the opposite will help youths on the waitlist for psychotherapy.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for English-speaking youths aged 9-17 in the Boston area who are on a waitlist for mental health care. They must have access to a digital device, be able to read English well enough to complete digital programs, and have consent from at least one guardian.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests 'Practicing the Opposite' (PTO), a single-session digital intervention aimed at improving youth mental health against usual waitlist procedures. It's designed for those awaiting psychotherapy.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this is a psychological educational intervention, traditional physical side effects are not applicable. However, participants may experience emotional discomfort or distress as they engage with the material.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~trajectory of change in scores compared across intervention and control groups from baseline, through post-intervention, 2-week, and 1-month follow-up.
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and trajectory of change in scores compared across intervention and control groups from baseline, through post-intervention, 2-week, and 1-month follow-up. for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Behavior and Feelings Survey (Youth and Parent Versions)
Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item scale (GAD-7)
Patient Health Questionnaire 8-item scale (PHQ-8)
+1 more
Secondary outcome measures
Clinic Record Data
Ecological Momentary Assessment (EMA) Survey
Perceived Control Scale for Children
+2 more
Other outcome measures
Demographic Questionnaire
Feedback Questionnaire

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Usual waitlist control groupExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Usual waitlist procedures involve watchful waiting for a therapist to become available, sometimes complemented by periodic check-ins from the family with clinic administrators. After being removed from the waitlist and contacted to begin treatment, participants in both study conditions will receive treatment as usual in the clinic.
Group II: Practicing the Opposite (PTO) interventionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
This 30-45 minutes Qualtrics-based, digital program uses stories, interactive activities, and engaging graphics to teach youths one core principle: by practicing the positive opposite of unhelpful behaviors (e.g., engaging with rather than avoiding feared stimuli), one can, over time, change their mood, thoughts, and actions. The intervention is comprised of four main sections: 1) An introduction to PTO; (2) Testimonials from young people who have been helped by PTO; (3) Learning how to Practice the Opposite through online activities. (4) Planning how to continue to Practice the Opposite in the participant's life. Of note, after being removed from the waitlist at the clinic and contacted to begin treatment, participants will still receive treatment as usual from the clinic.

Find a Location

Who is running the clinical trial?

Harvard UniversityLead Sponsor
230 Previous Clinical Trials
474,399 Total Patients Enrolled
26 Trials studying Depression
9,692 Patients Enrolled for Depression
Katherine Venturo-Conerly, A.B.Principal InvestigatorHarvard University

Media Library

Practicing the Opposite (PTO) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05449002 — N/A
Depression Research Study Groups: Practicing the Opposite (PTO) intervention, Usual waitlist control group
Depression Clinical Trial 2023: Practicing the Opposite (PTO) Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05449002 — N/A
Practicing the Opposite (PTO) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05449002 — N/A
~85 spots leftby Jun 2025
Unbiased ResultsWe believe in providing patients with all the options.
Your Data Stays Your DataWe only share your information with the clinical trials you're trying to access.
Verified Trials OnlyAll of our trials are run by licensed doctors, researchers, and healthcare companies.
Back to top