The effectiveness of SPARX, a computerised self help intervention for adolescents seeking help for depression: randomised controlled non-inferiority trial

Merry, S. N.; Stasiak, Karolina; Shepherd, Matthew; Frampton, Chris; Fleming, Theresa; Lucassen, Mathijs

doi:10.1136/bmj.e2598

articleBMJApr 19, 2012HYBRID OA

The effectiveness of SPARX, a computerised self help intervention for adolescents seeking help for depression: randomised controlled non-inferiority trial

SNS. N. Merry KSKarolina Stasiak MSMatthew Shepherd CFChris Frampton TFTheresa Fleming

University of Auckland · University of Otago

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Abstract

Objective

To evaluate whether a new computerised cognitive behavioural therapy intervention (SPARX, Smart, Positive, Active, Realistic, X-factor thoughts) could reduce depressive symptoms in help seeking adolescents as much or more than treatment as usual.

Design

Multicentre randomised controlled non-inferiority trial.

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Keywords

Psychological intervention
Randomized controlled trial
Anxiety
Mood
Clinical psychology
Intervention (counseling)
Depression (economics)
Psychology

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