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An Open-clinical Trial of Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Depressed Adolescents (IPT-A) for Depressed Adolescents Engaged in Non-suicidal Self-injury
In Brief
A Phase 1 clinical trial evaluating Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Depressed Adolescents for Depression and Self-injurious Behavior. Completed, enrolled 10 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this study is to examine the feasibility of using Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Depressed Adolescents (IPT-A) to treat adolescents who are experiencing symptoms of depression and are engaging in non-suicidal self-injurious behaviors. The trial will include recruiting 10 particpants, administering 12-sessions of individual IPT-A, and determining how the IPT-A protocol needs to be amended to adequately address the self-injury in addition to depression.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Open clinical trial of IPT-ASI for depressed and self-injuring adolescents, 12-18 years. Goal is to assess feasibility of using IPT-A protocol for teens with co-morbid depression and self-injury. All eligible participants receive 12 weeks of individual IPT-ASI with optional monthly booster sessions. IPT-ASI is a psychosocial intervention that focuses on the importance of interpersonal relationships in relation to psychological functioning. The first phase (4 weeks) includes a review of depression and self-injury symptoms, psycho-education about depression and self-injury, and a detailed assessment of the patient's important interpersonal relationships. The middle phase (weeks 5-9) involves interpersonal skill building, including communication skills, affect identification and expression, problem solving. The final phase ( weeks 10-12) involves review of skills, generalization of skills to other relationships, termination.