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College Student-Delivered CBT for Rural High School Students with Depression, Anxiety, or Stress

This study is testing a program called Student Delivered Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Intervention. CBT is a type of talk therapy that helps people change negative thinking patterns and behaviors. In this study, trained college students will deliver the CBT program to high school students in rural Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, who are experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, or stress. The program lasts 12 weeks and includes both group and individual sessions. Researchers want to see if this approach is effective, practical, and acceptable for helping rural high school students improve their mental health. They will measure changes in depression, anxiety, and stress levels at the start, middle, and end of the program. The study is looking for 40 high school students, aged 13-18, who attend a participating rural high school and report symptoms of depression, anxiety, or stress.

Study design
This is an interventional study planning to enroll 40 participants. It is designed to evaluate a behavioral intervention.
What's involved
Participants will receive a 12-week cognitive-behavioral therapy program. Their depression, anxiety, and stress levels will be measured at the beginning, at 6 weeks, and at 12 weeks.
Compensation
Not stated in the trial record.
Follow-up
Participants will be followed for the duration of the 12-week intervention, with measurements taken at baseline, week 6, and week 12.

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NCT07240792

Development of a College Student-Delivered Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Intervention for Rural High School Students

Recruiting
NAAges 13–18InterventionalTreatment
Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
~40 participants
Updated 2026-04-15 on ClinicalTrials.gov
What's tested:Student Delivered Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Intervention

At a glance

Recruiting sites
1 of 1 listed site is recruiting right now
RecruitingSuspended, closed, or not yet open
What they're measuring
Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) 8-item Emotional Distress-Depression
Measured over Baseline, Week 6, Week 12
+4 more outcomes measured

Conditions

Depression
Anxiety
Stress

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Where it's being run

1 sites across 1 states
Pennsylvania1

Who to contact

Jamal H Essayli, PhD
[email protected]
(717) 531-0003 · ext. 320191
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Eligibility criteria

Inclusion

High school students ages 13-18 years.
Attending a participating rural high school in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.
Presenting with self-reported symptoms of depression, anxiety, or stress. Must have a t-score ≥ 55 on one or more of the following three measures:
English-speaking (to ensure comprehension of CBT materials and assessments).

Exclusion

Diagnosis of a psychotic disorder, bipolar disorder, intellectual disability, or seizure disorder.
Assessed to be at high risk for suicide or requiring immediate crisis intervention.
Inability to participate in school-based sessions due to scheduling conflicts or behavioral concerns.

What this trial measures

  • Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) 8-item Emotional Distress-DepressionBaseline, Week 6, Week 12

    The Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) Emotional Distress-Depression measure is an 8-item self-report questionnaire that examines depressive symptoms. Scores range from 8-40, with higher scores indicating higher levels of depression.

  • PROMIS 8-item Emotional Distress-AnxietyBaseline, Week 6, Week 12

    The PROMIS Emotional Distress-Anxiety measure is an 8-item self-report questionnaire that examines anxiety symptoms. Scores range from 8-40, with higher scores indicating higher levels of anxiety.

  • PROMIS 8-item Psychological Stress ExperiencesBaseline, Week 6, Week 12

    The PROMIS Psychological Stress Experiences measure is an 8-item self-report questionnaire that examines stress symptoms. Scores range from 8-40, with higher scores indicating higher levels of stress.

  • Recruitment RateThrough study completion, an average of 2 years

    The investigators will determine the percent of participants recruited who consented to the study and attended the initial session.

  • Retention RateThrough study completion, an average of 2 years

    The investigators will determine the percent of participants consented who completed all study measures.