Development of a College Student-Delivered Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Intervention for Rural High School Students
Eligible age
13–18 yrs
Accepts
All genders
Locations
1 state
Healthy volunteers
No
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About this study
This research is being done to find out the effectiveness, feasibility, and acceptability of a college student-delivered cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) intervention in high schools in rural Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania to treat mental health problems (i.e. depression and anxiety) in adolescents. This project will respond to the need for evidence-based, acceptable, accessible, and low-cost adolescent cognitive-behavioral interventions that lead to long-term improvements in adolescents' mental health outcomes.
Sponsor: Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
You may qualify if…
- ✓ 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:
- ✓ i. PROMIS Emotional Distress Depression short-form questionnaire ii. PROMIS Emotional Distress Anxiety short-form questionnaire iii. PROMIS Psychological Stress Experiences short-form questionnaire
- ✓ English-speaking (to ensure comprehension of CBT materials and assessments).
You may not qualify if…
- ✕ 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.
Where it's recruiting
Hershey
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · NCT07240792 · last updated 2026-04-15