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Get ActivE Study for At-risk Youth

RecruitingNAAges 12 Years - 18 YearsAllUniversity of Pittsburgh
NCT06829953 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

The study will adapt and deploy a digital Behavioral Activation app with mobile sensing, supported by health coaches, that encourages youth to engage in positive activities. The study has the potential to offer a low-cost and scalable behavioral intervention that may decrease risk of suicide among at-risk youth. This research will examine specifically whether an intervention involving an app called Vira, combined with health coaching (GET ActivE) can improve enjoyment for teens coping with depression. Research participants will be randomly assigned to one of two study intervention. One study intervention involves a) downloading an app called Vira and engaging by responding to a daily question, and b) participating in a conversation via text, phone, or messages through an appt with a health coach. The health coach will use the Vira app and principles from evidence-based therapy and behavi

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Adolescents age 12-18 * Current moderate to severe depression (PHQ-9-M \> 11) * Current clinically significant anhedonia, operationalized as PHQ-9-M anhedonia item score \> 1 * English language fluency and literacy level sufficient to engage in study protocol * Willing to download the app on their smart phones Exclusion Criteria: * Evidence of mania, psychosis, or developmental disability precluding comprehension of study procedures per electronic health record review and phone screen.
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What it tests

  • GET ActivE
  • Treatment As Usual
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Where

2 sites
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, United States
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Pittsburgh, United States
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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