Can a team charter help catch depression in kids sooner?

NCT ID NCT06527196

Ongoing Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of California, San Diego Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether a team charter—a simple written agreement that clarifies roles and coordination—can help doctors and staff screen children for depression more consistently and connect them to mental health services faster. Forty healthcare providers at a children's hospital will either use the charter or continue their usual practices for six months. The goal is to see if better teamwork leads to more timely referrals and better care for kids with depression.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: team charter (a written agreement defining roles and coordination)
What this could lead to: If successful, this approach could help clinics screen more kids for depression and connect them to care faster.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study focused on process, not patient outcomes. Results may not apply to other hospitals or settings.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Depression depressive disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CHILDREN DEPRESSION

Contacts and locations

Locations

UC San Diego: IN STEP Children's Mental Health Research Center

San Diego, California, 92123, United States

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