Database of New Zealand mental health research
About | Browse | Search | Submit
ADAPT: A trial of a mobile phone-based depression prevention programme for adolescents
Investigator(s) / AuthorsDr Robyn Whittaker, Dr Sally Merry, Dr Heather McDowell, Dr Monique Faleafa, Ms Tania Cargo, A.Prof Shanthi Ameratunga, Ms Xenia Chen, Dr Iain Doherty, Ms Karolina Stasiak, Mr Matthew Shepherd, Prof. Anthony Rodgers
| Principal contact | |
|---|---|
| Name | Dr Robyn Whittaker |
|
Email address is not available; please contact keadmin@tepou.co.nz for more information. |
|
| The research | |
| Summary | The ADAPT study will test a multimedia mobile phone-based depression prevention programme, based on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. The programme (called MEMO) will target factors known to be important in the development of depressive disorder. Depression scores in students receiving this programme will be compared with a control group, at baseline and up to 12 months follow-up. |
| Objectives | The primary aim of the trial is to determine whether a multimedia package of support delivered via mobile phone is effective at reducing depressive symptoms in adolescents in comparison with a control programme. Our hypothesis is that adolescents who receive a multimedia mobile phone-based depression prevention programme will have reduced depressive symptoms measured on the Child Depression Rating Scale-Revised (CDRS-R) at 12 month follow-up compared to adolescents on an attention control programme. Other hypotheses include that the effectiveness of the programme will not differ by ethnicity, and that there will be a reduction on the Reynolds Adolescent Depression Scale (RADS 2) in the intervention group also. |
| Study design | Design: A double-blind randomised controlled trial will be conducted (n=1200). Participants will be randomised following a 2-week active run-in phase and followed for 12 months. Subjects: Students in Year’s 9, 10, 11 and 12 (approx. aged 14-17 yrs) who already use a mobile phone will be eligible for the study. Recruitment will be via Auckland high schools that have a School Guidance Counsellor able to act as a support person. Outcome Measures: The primary outcome will be the change in CDRS-R scores from baseline to 12 months. Secondary outcomes will include change in RADS 2; diagnosis of depression on Kidde SADS; suicidal ideation; quality of life; overall functioning; and satisfaction with the programme. |
| Methods | Clinical Trial |
| Results | |
| Conclusions | |
| Key Descriptors | Child & Adolescent Mental Health, Prevention |
| Disciplines | Psychology |
| Settings | Community |
| Diagnostic Categories | Depression |
| Populations | General Population |
| Other Keywords | |
| Ethics approval | Yes |
| Academic led | Yes |
| Service led | No |
| How were service users involved | No involvement |
| Publication in peer review journal | No |
| Supporting information | |
| Uploaded files |
|
| Links |
|
Page last updated: 7 November 2008