Teens watch 5-Minute videos to fight depression stigma
NCT ID NCT07282366
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether short online videos can reduce stigma about depression and improve help-seeking attitudes in teens aged 8-18. About 500 participants, both depressed and non-depressed, will watch either a stigma-reduction video or a neutral video. The goal is to see if this simple approach can make teens more willing to seek help.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- video-based psychoeducation
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a simple, scalable way to reduce stigma and encourage teens to seek help for depression.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage study that measures attitudes, not clinical outcomes. The videos may not change real-world behavior, and results may not apply outside China.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Department of Psychiatry, Xiangya Second Hospital, Central South University
Changsha, Hunan, China
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