Latino Teen Depression Treatment Study

NCT05499182 | Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: Pro00110026
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 35
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Despite experiencing higher rates of depressive symptoms (Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 2020) and similar rates of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD; Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), 2019), Latino adolescents in the U.S. are significantly less likely than their non-Latino White peers to receive treatment for MDD (SAMHSA, 2019). The purpose of this study is to identify a stakeholder-preferred implementation strategy that may improve psychotherapy attendance among Latino adolescents. Latino adolescent-parent dyads and healthcare providers will be recruited from healthcare settings and social media. Focus groups will be conducted with healthcare providers (n=5), and individual interviews will be conducted with Latino adolescents with a diagnosis of depression (n=15) and their parents (n=15).

Conditions

Depression

Keywords

Adolescent; Latino; Depression; Treatment

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Preferred implementation strategy to improve depression treatment use generated from qualitative interviews/focus groups

  Implementation strategy preference options will include: 1) Near Peer Depression Support Groups; 2) Parent-Teen Depression Treatment Activation Training; and 3) Depression Care Navigation Services. We will determine which strategy is most preferred by asking stakeholders, "Which of these strategies would work best for you/your family/Latino teens?" We will add up the responses to determine the preferred strategy with the highest frequency.

  Baseline

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Number of barriers to depression treatment use generated from qualitative interviews/focus groups

  Baseline

Study Arms (3)

Teens

Teens are: 1) Male 2) Aged 13-17; 3) self-identified as Hispanic/Latino; 4) diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder or Persistent Depressive Disorder/Dysthymia; and 5) referred to psychotherapy or prescribed medication for depression. Teens will be excluded if they are experiencing intense psychological distress or imminent thoughts of suicide.

Parents

Parents will 1) Be parents or legal guardians of teens; and 2) Speak and read English or Spanish.

Healthcare Providers

Healthcare providers will 1) Self-identify as regularly providing clinical care to Latino adolescents with depression; and 2) be in a role in which they can refer to or provide depression treatment.

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 13 Years+
• Gender Eligibility Details: Teens will be required to self-report a male gender. Parent and healthcare provider participants will not be recruited according to gender.
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Child (0-17), Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Three samples will be recruited on a national scale: Latino male teens diagnosed with depression, their parents/guardians, and healthcare providers (behavioral health and primary care) who regularly care for Latino adolescents.

You may qualify if:

• Male gender
• Aged 13-17 years
• Diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder or Persistent Depressive Disorder
• Referred to psychotherapy and/or prescribed antidepressant medications for depression

You may not qualify if:

• Experiencing imminent thoughts of self-harm or suicide
• Experiencing acute psychological distress (e.g., uncontrolled crying)
• Parent or legal guardian of teen
• Able to read and speak English or Spanish
• Unable to read/speak English or Spanish
• Self-identification as regularly providing clinical care to Latino adolescents with depression
• Be in a role in which they can provide or refer patients to depression treatment
• Unable to provide or refer to depression treatment

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Duke University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Researchmatch.org

Nashville, Tennessee, 37232, United States

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Depression

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Behavioral Symptoms; Behavior

Study Officials

• Allison M Stafford, PhD

  Duke University School of Nursing

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Allison M Stafford, PhD

CONTACT

(317) 498-7333; allison.stafford@duke.edu

Norma Garcia Ortiz

CONTACT

919-684-9331; norma.garcia.ortiz@duke.edu

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: COHORT
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: August 9, 2022
• First Posted: August 12, 2022
• Study Start: October 13, 2022
• Primary Completion (Estimated): December 30, 2026
• Study Completion (Estimated): December 30, 2026
• Last Updated: January 15, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-01

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

US (1)