๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-08-18

Effectiveness of an Integrated Care Pathway for Depression: Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial (NCT05142683)

Effectiveness of an Integrated Care Pathway for Adolescent Depression: A Quasi-experimental, Multi-site, Cluster Controlled Trial

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿ“‹ Clinical Research Protocol Sponsor: Centre for Addiction and Mental Health

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

This is a quasi-experimental, multi-site cluster controlled clinical trial design with two intervention arms--Treatment As Usual (TAU) and an Integrated Care Pathway (ICP). Eligible participants are between the ages of 13 and 18, who present to community mental health agencies with depressive symptoms as the primary concern. The primary clinical outcome of interest is the difference between treatment groups in the rate of change of depressive symptoms from baseline to 24-week endpoint as measured by the Mood and Feelings Questionnaire. The secondary outcomes include rate of change of functional improvement, as measured by the Childhood Anxiety and Depression Life Interference Scale, and caregiver-rated internalizing symptoms as rated by the Childhood Behaviour Checklist. This study will also be examining implementation outcomes such as feasibility, fidelity cost and acceptability.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Centre for Addiction and Mental Health โ€” Toronto, Ontario

Age range: 13 Years to 18 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • Treatment As Usual (OTHER)
  • CARIBOU-2 (OTHER)

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • Centre for Addiction and Mental Health โ€” Toronto, Ontario

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (800) 463-2338

Email: dr.courtney.research@gmail.com

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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