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2024-10-26 @ 9:46 AM
Study NCT ID:
NCT00641368
Status:
UNKNOWN
Last Update Posted:
2008-03-24
First Post:
2008-03-17
Brief Title:
R4Power An Online Resilience Program for Adolescents
Sponsor:
Swarthmore College
Organization:
Swarthmore College
Study Overview
Official Title:
R4Power An Online Resilience Program for Adolescents
Status:
UNKNOWN
Status Verified Date:
2008-03
Last Known Status:
RECRUITING
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
R4Power
Brief Summary:
The study will evaluate the R4Power program an online intervention designed to teach adolescents coping and problem-solving skills
Detailed Description:
This study examines the feasibility of a 10-lesson web-based intervention the R4Power program and its effectiveness in preventing symptoms of depression and anxiety The R4Power Program teaches cognitive and problem-solving skills covered in classroom based interventions including the Penn Resiliency Program that have been found to reduce or prevent symptoms of depression in children and adolescents This study examines whether adolescents can benefit from learning these skills through a computer rather than classroom intervention
Adolescents in grades 6 through 8 who participate in this study will be assigned to one of two conditions an intervention group that will complete the R4Power program during the first year R4Power1 or a waitlist control group that will complete the R4Power program the following year R4Power2 Students will complete the 10-lesson program over the course of twelve weeks They will learn and practice cognitive skills recognizing the link between their thoughts and feelings identifying thinking traps challenging their negative beliefs and problem-solving skills assertiveness relaxation and distraction overcoming procrastination and decision making Adolescents who participate in this study will be followed for one year and their coping responses and symptoms of depression and anxiety will be assessed at four points at the beginning of the study baseline and at follow-up assessments approximately 4 12 and 16 months after baseline
Adolescents in grades 6 through 8 who participate in this study will be assigned to one of two conditions an intervention group that will complete the R4Power program during the first year R4Power1 or a waitlist control group that will complete the R4Power program the following year R4Power2 Students will complete the 10-lesson program over the course of twelve weeks They will learn and practice cognitive skills recognizing the link between their thoughts and feelings identifying thinking traps challenging their negative beliefs and problem-solving skills assertiveness relaxation and distraction overcoming procrastination and decision making Adolescents who participate in this study will be followed for one year and their coping responses and symptoms of depression and anxiety will be assessed at four points at the beginning of the study baseline and at follow-up assessments approximately 4 12 and 16 months after baseline
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
None
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?:
None