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Teens watch 5-Minute videos to fight depression stigma

NCT ID NCT07282366

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Jian-Jun Ou Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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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

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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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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 500 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

Dec 2025

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Dec 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

8 to 18 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adolescents aged 8-18 years. * Able to understand and complete questionnaires in Chinese. * Normal or corrected-to-normal vision and hearing. * Have at least a primary school education level. * Provide written informed consent from both the participant and their parent or guardian. * For the depressed group: score \> 9 on the Patient Health Questionnaire for Adolescents (PHQ-A). * For the non-depressed group: score ≤ 9 on the PHQ-A. Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of severe physical illness or neurological disease (e.g., traumatic brain injury). * Cognitive impairment, intellectual disability, or significant visual/hearing impairment that prevents participation. * Current psychotic symptoms or severe psychiatric comorbidities. * Active suicidal or self-harming behaviors during the study period. * Failure to comply with study procedures or withdrawal of consent.

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Conditions

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major depressive disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Depression - major depressive disorder

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Locations

  • Department of Psychiatry, Xiangya Second Hospital, Central South University

    Changsha, Hunan, China

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