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Treatment of Adolescent Suicide Attempters (TASA)
This study is currently recruiting patients.
Sponsored by: | National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) |
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Information provided by: | National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) |
Purpose
The purpose of this study is to compare the effects of three types of treatments for depressed teenagers who have attempted suicide.
Condition | Treatment or Intervention | Phase |
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Major Depressive Disorder Depressive Disorder not otherwise specified (NOS) Dysthymic Disorder |
Drug: fluoxetine Drug: sertraline Drug: citalopram Drug: escitalopram Drug: buproprion Drug: mirtazapine Drug: venlafaxine Drug: lithium Behavior: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy |
Phase II Phase III |
MedlinePlus related topics: Mental Health
Study Type: Interventional
Study Design: Treatment, Randomized, Open Label, Active Control, Parallel Assignment, Safety/Efficacy Study
Expected Total Enrollment: 120
Study start: March 2004
Suicide is the third leading cause of death in adolescents and is a major public health problem. Depression is the most common diagnosis for adolescent suicide attempts. Little is known about what treatment is best for these adolescents since they are usually excluded from participation in research studies.
Participants in this study will be randomly assigned to receive carefully monitored antidepressant medication with routine support and management, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), or a combination of antidepressant medication plus CBT.
Eligibility
Ages Eligible for Study: 12 Years - 18 Years, Genders Eligible for Study: Both
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
Location and Contact Information
More Information
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