SocialCARE Research Study - Parent of a teen 13-17

STUDY BASICS

Are you the parent of a teen between the ages of 13-17 who is feeling depressed? If so, your child may be eligible to participate in a research study focused on how teens pay attention to and process emotional information. The study includes three weekly visits with interviews, goal-setting, and wearing a headset that tracks focus. Compensation is provided.

STUDY PURPOSE

The purpose of this research study is to examine how adolescents with depression pay attention to and process emotional images during psychotherapy (talk therapy) and how this is related to response to treatment. Findings from this research study may help to improve treatments for adolescent depression.

COULD THIS STUDY BE RIGHT FOR YOU?

Parent of a teen:

• ages 13-17
• experiencing feelings of depression
• living in Pittsburgh, PA

WHAT PARTICIPANTS CAN EXPECT

Over a 7-week period, adolescents will complete three laboratory-based sessions that include diagnostic interviews, a treatment education and planning session, and assessments that involve wearing an augmented reality headset and an electroencephalogram (EEG) cap while participating in study activities.  Two remote follow-ups will also be completed after the final laboratory session.