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Open Access 01-12-2016 | Study protocol

Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial of a group cognitive-behavioral course for depressed adolescents

Authors: Thormod Idsoe, Serap Keles

Published in: BMC Psychiatry | Issue 1/2016

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Abstract

Background

School dropout is considered a serious problem in high schools in Norway. Despite studies which emphasize the importance of mental health as a unique risk factor for dropout, interventions have only taken this into account to a limited extent. Depression is one of the most prevalent mental health issues. Here we report the study protocol of a cluster randomized controlled trial of a group-CBT intervention, “Adolescent Coping with Depression Course” (ACDC) for depressed adolescents in upper secondary school.

Method

The aim of this study is to investigate the extent to which ACDC can reduce depressive symptoms, prevent dropout and improve academic and social functioning among adolescents in upper secondary school. This study investigates the effectiveness of ACDC through a cluster randomized trial, in which course leaders are randomized to experimental or control conditions where the control groups receive usual care.

Discussion

The intervention is expected to reduce depressive symptoms among adolescents. The study will further investigate whether the intervention can prevent dropout and improve academic and social functioning among adolescents in upper secondary school.

Trial registration

ISRCTN registry ISRCTN19700389. Registered 6 October 2015.
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Metadata
Title
Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial of a group cognitive-behavioral course for depressed adolescents
Authors
Thormod Idsoe
Serap Keles
Publication date
01-12-2016
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
BMC Psychiatry / Issue 1/2016
Electronic ISSN: 1471-244X
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12888-016-0954-y

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