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Dance-movement Therapy in the Treatment of Adolescent Depression
The aim of this research is to measure the effectiveness of Dance movement therapy in the treatment of adolescent depression.
ClinicalTrials.gov IDNCT07293806
PhaseNA
Enrollment140
SponsorHelsinki University Central Hospital
Age13 Years – 17 Years
SexALL
Conditions studied
Depression
About this study
The aim of this research is to measure the effectiveness of Dance movement therapy in the treatment of adolescent depression.
Interventions
- Other: Dance movement therapy — A group therapy model for treatment of depression by dance movement therapist. Study consist of 12 therapy sessions, each session lasting 1hour 15minutes. There will be 6 patients in each group.
Primary outcomes
- Beck Depression Inventory (BDI-21) (baseline, 8 weeks, 12 weeks, 6 months)
- Young Person's Clinical Outcomes in Routine Evaluation (YP-Core) (baseline, 8 weeks, 12 weeks, 6 months)
Eligibility information
Inclusion Criteria:
* Diagnosis of medium or severe depression; BDI 16 points or more. At least 4/9 symptoms of depression in K-SADS-PL interview
Exclusion Criteria:
* Acute psychosis, psychotic depression, personality disorder, severe anorexia, substance misuse that is on a critical level
Study locations
- Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, 00029 Finland
- Adolecent mental health services, Helsinki, Helsinki, 00099 Finland
Before you participate: Varda Clinical is an independent discovery tool, not the study sponsor or a medical provider. Eligibility can only be determined by the official study team. Discuss potential risks and benefits with a qualified healthcare professional.
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov. Record last refreshed by Varda Clinical: 2026-11-10.