NCT05755165

Brief Summary

The purposes of this study are to test among adolescent viewers the utility of different types of selfie short video-based messaging to:

  1. 1.Reduce stigma and self-stigma related to depression, and
  2. 2.Increase treatment-seeking intentions.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

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

Enrollment
1,235

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for not_applicable depression

Timeline
Completed

Started Aug 2024

Shorter than P25 for not_applicable depression

Geographic Reach
1 country

2 active sites

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

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

February 15, 2023

Completed
19 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

March 6, 2023

Completed
1.4 years until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

August 1, 2024

Completed
1 month until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

September 1, 2024

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

September 1, 2024

Completed
Last Updated

November 8, 2024

Status Verified

November 1, 2024

Enrollment Period

1 month

First QC Date

February 15, 2023

Last Update Submit

November 6, 2024

Conditions

DepressionStigmatization

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Engagement composite

    A sum of views, likes, shares, and comments on Instagram. The composite is an ordinal number ranging from 0 to n; higher values indicate greater engagement with the Instagram add.

    Day 1: within 10 minutes of viewing the ad

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • Clicks on designated link

    Day 1: within 10 minutes of viewing the ad

Study Arms (3)

Depression

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Adolescent depression

Behavioral: Depression

Depression, adjusted

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Adolescent depression, impacted by racism

Behavioral: Depression, adjusted

Control

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Control condition

Behavioral: Control

Interventions

DepressionBEHAVIORAL

\~90-second selfie video of an adolescent discussing her history of depression, treatment, and recovery

Depression
Depression, adjustedBEHAVIORAL

\~90-second selfie video of an adolescent discussing her history of depression, treatment, and recovery - and including explicit reference to the role of anti-Black racism as a contributing factor

Depression, adjusted
ControlBEHAVIORAL

\~90-second selfie video of an adolescent discussing everyday activities and interests, with no reference to depression or racism.

Control

Eligibility Criteria

Age14 Years - 18 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsChild (0-17), Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

  • English-speaking
  • Living in the US
  • Ages 14 - 18

You may not qualify if:

  • None

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (2)

Yale Child Center

New Haven, Connecticut, 06510, United States

Location

Yale Child Study Center

New Haven, Connecticut, 06510, United States

Location

Related Publications (3)

  • Martin A, Calhoun A, Paez J, Amsalem D. Destigmatizing perceptions about Black adolescent depression: randomized controlled trial of brief social contact-based video interventions. J Child Psychol Psychiatry. 2022 Nov;63(11):1270-1278. doi: 10.1111/jcpp.13570. Epub 2022 Jan 23.

    PMID: 35066880BACKGROUND

  • Amsalem D, Martin A. Reducing depression-related stigma and increasing treatment seeking among adolescents: randomized controlled trial of a brief video intervention. J Child Psychol Psychiatry. 2022 Feb;63(2):210-217. doi: 10.1111/jcpp.13427. Epub 2021 Apr 6.

    PMID: 33821507BACKGROUND

  • Amsalem D, Halloran J, Penque B, Celentano J, Martin A. Effect of a Brief Social Contact Video on Transphobia and Depression-Related Stigma Among Adolescents: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Netw Open. 2022 Feb 1;5(2):e220376. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2022.0376.

    PMID: 35212749BACKGROUND

MeSH Terms

Conditions

DepressionStereotyping

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Behavioral SymptomsBehaviorSocial Behavior

Study Design

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

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

February 15, 2023

First Posted

March 6, 2023

Study Start

August 1, 2024

Primary Completion

September 1, 2024

Study Completion

September 1, 2024

Last Updated

November 8, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-11

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

Locations

US(2)