Can a short therapy program stop teen depression before it starts?

NCT ID NCT07020572

Recruiting now Prevention Sponsor: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This pilot study tests a depression prevention program called Brief Interpersonal Psychotherapy-Adolescent Skills Training (B-IPT-AST) for teens aged 13-17 with mild symptoms. The program includes 6 sessions (4 group, 2 individual) and is compared to usual services. Researchers want to see if it is feasible and acceptable in primary care, and if it reduces depression and anxiety symptoms.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Brief Interpersonal Psychotherapy - Adolescent Skills Training (B-IPT-AST) (behavioral intervention)
What this could lead to: If this program works, it could provide a practical way to prevent depression in teenagers during routine doctor visits.
What could go wrong: This is a very small pilot study with only 45 teens, so results may not apply to everyone. It is testing feasibility, not yet proven to prevent depression.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Depression depressive disorder prevention target

As listed by the trial registrant

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DEPRESSIVE SYMPTOMS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
RECRUITING

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19146, United States

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