New training aims to boost joy in struggling teens

NCT ID NCT07288541

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: KU Leuven Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a group training program called Positive Events Training (PET) for adolescents aged 12-16 who have mild to moderate depressive symptoms. The program teaches teens to recall and imagine positive events more vividly, aiming to increase daily positive emotions and reduce anhedonia (loss of pleasure). 36 participants will be tracked using daily diaries to measure changes in mood and emotional distress.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Positive Events Training (PET) - a group-based behavioral program combining memory and future event specificity training
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, non-drug way to help at-risk teens feel more positive emotions and build resilience against depression.
What could go wrong: This is a very small early-stage trial (36 participants) with no control group comparison yet. The training may not produce lasting changes or may not work for all teens.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Anhedonia

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ANHEDONIA EMOTIONAL DISTRESS

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