NCT02752945

Brief Summary

This is a feasibility trial designed to test the feasibility and acceptability of a one-day Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) workshop intervention ("DISCOVER") for young people aged between 15-18 years, who are on local child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS) waiting lists, awaiting treatment for difficulties with anxiety and/or depression. Participants will be randomised to receive either the DISCOVER workshop (in addition usual care) or to continue usual care.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
28

participants targeted

Target at below P25 for not_applicable anxiety

Timeline
Completed

Started Apr 2016

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

April 1, 2016

Completed
13 days until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

April 14, 2016

Completed
13 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

April 27, 2016

Completed
7 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

December 1, 2016

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

December 1, 2016

Completed
Last Updated

January 23, 2020

Status Verified

April 1, 2016

Enrollment Period

8 months

First QC Date

April 14, 2016

Last Update Submit

January 20, 2020

Conditions

AnxietyDepression

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Mood and Feelings Questionnaire (MFQ)

    Assesses symptoms of depression

    8 weeks

Secondary Outcomes (2)

  • Revised Child Anxiety and Depression Scale (RCADS)

    8 weeks

  • Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-being Scale (WEMWBS)

    8 weeks

Study Arms (2)

One-day CBT workshop (+Usual Care)

EXPERIMENTAL

One-day CBT-based workshop ("DISCOVER"), followed by up to three brief telephone contacts to review goals set in workshop.

Other: One-day CBT workshopOther: Usual care

Usual care

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Usual care afforded by local CAMHS services

Other: Usual care

Interventions

One-day CBT workshopOTHER

One-day long CBT workshop, with between 4-15 participants, facilitated by clinical psychologists. Following introductions, ice breakers and an explanation of the CBT model, CBT techniques are then introduced and practised using a variety of methods. One week after the workshop, any personal goals set during the workshop are reviewed with one of the workshop facilitators in a 'telephone goal review.'

Also known as: DISCOVER
One-day CBT workshop (+Usual Care)
Usual careOTHER

Usual care afforded by local CAMHS services

One-day CBT workshop (+Usual Care)Usual care

Eligibility Criteria

Age15 Years - 18 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsChild (0-17), Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

  • aged 15-18 years;
  • fluent in English;
  • currently on a local CAMHS waiting list for treatment based on a referral for emotional difficulties (anxiety and/or depression);
  • willing and able to attend a one-day workshop within clinic; and
  • their position on the waiting list must indicate that they are unlikely to receive a CAMHS treatment appointment in the 8 weeks following the workshop.

You may not qualify if:

  • presenting with acute risk of harm to self or others;
  • have severe learning difficulties; and
  • are unable to provide informed written consent to participate and are unable to complete assessments.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

London, BR3 3BX, United Kingdom

Location

Related Publications (1)

  • Loucas CE, Sclare I, Stahl D, Michelson D. Feasibility randomized controlled trial of a one-day CBT workshop ('DISCOVER') for 15- to 18-year-olds with anxiety and/or depression in clinic settings. Behav Cogn Psychother. 2020 Mar;48(2):142-159. doi: 10.1017/S1352465819000286. Epub 2019 May 20.

    PMID: 31106728RESULT

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MeSH Terms

Conditions

Anxiety DisordersDepression

Interventions

Discover LC

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Mental DisordersBehavioral SymptomsBehavior

Study Officials

  • Christina E Loucas, BSc

    Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, King's College London

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
SINGLE
Who Masked
OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Purpose
OTHER
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

April 14, 2016

First Posted

April 27, 2016

Study Start

April 1, 2016

Primary Completion

December 1, 2016

Study Completion

December 1, 2016

Last Updated

January 23, 2020

Record last verified: 2016-04

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

Locations

GB(1)