Psychopathology in Adolescence

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION

Total Enrollment

192 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2025-04-01

Study Completion Date

2031-03-31

Brief Summary

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This observational study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of two different psychotherapy approaches-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Brief Strategic Therapy (BST)-in treating adolescents with psychological disorders. The study will follow adolescents aged 12 to 20 who are receiving psychotherapy as part of their routine clinical care at the IRCCS Centro Neurolesi "Bonino-Pulejo" in Messina, Italy. Participants will not be randomly assigned to a treatment; instead, their natural clinical path will be observed. Data will be collected through standardized psychological assessments at the beginning, during, and after the therapy, as well as at follow-ups at 3 and 9 months. The goal is to understand which therapeutic model is more effective in improving symptoms, quality of life, and self-esteem in adolescents, and how individual and family factors influence treatment outcomes.

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Detailed Description

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This is a 5-year observational study evaluating the effectiveness and clinical characteristics of two psychotherapy approaches-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Brief Strategic Therapy (BST)-in adolescents with psychiatric disorders. Patients aged 12 to 20 receiving care at the IRCCS Centro Neurolesi "Bonino-Pulejo" will be followed according to standard clinical practice, without random assignment. Psychopathological symptoms, self-esteem, and quality of life will be assessed at multiple time points (baseline, mid-treatment, end of treatment, and 3- and 9-month follow-ups) using standardized psychological tools. A propensity score matching method will be applied to reduce selection bias between treatment groups. The study also aims to identify predictors of treatment response and explore the influence of clinical and family-related factors on therapeutic outcomes. Data will be analyzed using both intra-group and inter-group statistical comparisons.

Conditions

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Anxiety Disorders Depressive Disorder Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Mental Health Adolescent - Emotional Problem Psychoterapy

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

COHORT

Study Time Perspective

PROSPECTIVE

Study Groups

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CBT Group

Participants receiving Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as part of routine clinical care for adolescent psychopathology.

No interventions assigned to this group

BST Group

Participants receiving Brief Strategic Therapy (BST) as part of routine clinical care for adolescent psychopathology.

No interventions assigned to this group

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Adolescents aged 12 to 20 years
* Clinical diagnosis of a psychiatric disorder according to DSM-5 criteria
* Intelligence Quotient (IQ) ≥ 80
* Written informed consent signed by participant and/or legal guardian

Exclusion Criteria

* Comorbid diagnosis of major neuropsychiatric disorders (e.g., autism spectrum disorder, schizophrenia)
* Intelligence Quotient (IQ) ≤ 79
* Lack of signed informed consent

Minimum Eligible Age

12 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

20 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No