Middle School to High School Transition Project: Depression and Substance Abuse Prevention
NCT ID: NCT00071513
Last Updated: 2016-08-17
Study Results
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COMPLETED
PHASE1
497 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2003-03-31
2007-06-30
Brief Summary
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Detailed Description
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At-risk students in eighth grade will be randomly assigned to receive either CAST-T or school as usual. The CAST-T program will initially be delivered in twelve sessions over 6 weeks in the middle school setting. The program includes booster sessions, case management, structured home-based parent education, and support and skills training throughout the transition period. Participants will be assessed from the beginning of eighth grade to the end of ninth grade. Vulnerability to academic problems and depression will be assessed with school records and self-report scale scores.
Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
PREVENTION
NONE
Study Groups
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CAST-T/HSTS
The CAST-T/HSTS condition combined the Brief Intervention and 12 school based small group sessions which taught skills to enhance personal control (to manage depression, anger, stress), self-esteem, decision making and interpersonal communications. HSTS skills groups were held in the spring of 8th grade with 4 one-on-one booster sessions delivered to the students as 9th graders by HSTP leaders; parents also participated in 4 sessions. HSTS objectives are: 1) to increase the acquisition of coping skills competencies by teaching and practicing strategies taught; 2) to increase social support resources by building a supportive network; 3) to increase the youth's engagement in positive social activities; and 4) to motivate parents to increase their support via parent educational sessions.
CAST-T/HSTS
Skills training small group.
Brief Intervention
Brief Intervention: After each youth and parent completed baseline questionnaires the youth participated in a 1 on 1 standardized clinical follow-up with a trained clinician (blind to study condition) to review areas of concern, based on questionnaire responses including stressors at school, home, and with peers, level of support available and how to access support. The teen and clinician then planned a feedback call to parents, allowing teens to shape requests for support from parents as well as understand exactly what information would be shared with parents. Feedback call to parents reviewed concerns and made recommendations for services as needed. A similar procedure was followed after each assessment for all participants who indicated a risk of clinical depression or self-harm.
Brief Intervention
Assessment of needs and referral to services as needed.
Interventions
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CAST-T/HSTS
Skills training small group.
Brief Intervention
Assessment of needs and referral to services as needed.
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* Enrolled in eighth grade in Seattle Public Schools
* English-speaking
Exclusion Criteria
12 Years
15 Years
ALL
Yes
Sponsors
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National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
NIH
University of Washington
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Elizabeth McCauley
Professor, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Principal Investigators
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Elizabeth McCauley, PhD
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
University of Washington
Ann Vander Stoep, PhD
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
University of Washington
Locations
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University of Washington
Seattle, Washington, United States
Countries
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References
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Lyon AR, Ludwig KA, Stoep AV, Gudmundsen G, McCauley E. Patterns and Predictors of Mental Healthcare Utilization in Schools and other Service Sectors among Adolescents at Risk for Depression. School Ment Health. 2013 Aug 1;5(3):10.1007/s12310-012-9097-6. doi: 10.1007/s12310-012-9097-6.
Banh MK, Crane PK, Rhew I, Gudmundsen G, Stoep AV, Lyon A, McCauley E. Measurement equivalence across racial/ethnic groups of the mood and feelings questionnaire for childhood depression. J Abnorm Child Psychol. 2012 Apr;40(3):353-67. doi: 10.1007/s10802-011-9569-4.
Rhew IC, Simpson K, Tracy M, Lymp J, McCauley E, Tsuang D, Stoep AV. Criterion validity of the Short Mood and Feelings Questionnaire and one- and two-item depression screens in young adolescents. Child Adolesc Psychiatry Ment Health. 2010 Feb 9;4(1):8. doi: 10.1186/1753-2000-4-8.
Kuo E, Vander Stoep A, McCauley E, Kernic MA. Cost-effectiveness of a school-based emotional health screening program. J Sch Health. 2009 Jun;79(6):277-85. doi: 10.1111/j.1746-1561.2009.00410.x.
McCormick E, Thompson K, Stoep AV, McCauley E. The Case for School-Based Depression Screening: Evidence From Established Programs. Rep Emot Behav Disord Youth. 2009 Fall;9(4):91-96.
Blossom JB, Adrian MC, Stoep AV, McCauley E. Mechanisms of Change in the Prevention of Depression: An Indicated School-Based Prevention Trial at the Transition to High School. J Am Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry. 2020 Apr;59(4):541-551. doi: 10.1016/j.jaac.2019.05.031. Epub 2019 Jun 20.
Makover H, Adrian M, Wilks C, Read K, Stoep AV, McCauley E. Indicated Prevention for Depression at the Transition to High School: Outcomes for Depression and Anxiety. Prev Sci. 2019 May;20(4):499-509. doi: 10.1007/s11121-019-01005-5.
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Project website
Other Identifiers
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21484-EG
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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