Mental DisordersNCT00163865
A Pilot Study of Boredom in a Community Sample of Adolescents and a Clinical Sample of Adolescents
An observational study of Mental Disorders and Affective Disorders, run by Bayside Health at 1 site in Australia.
Trial summary
The aim of the following pilot study is to examine boredom in a community sample of adolescents and a clinical sample of adolescents. This is important in order to examine differences among healthy adolescents and adolescents with mental illness. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 13 to 18 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Mental Disorders, Affective Disorders, Anxiety Disorders
- How many people
- 71 participants
- Where
- 1 siteAustralia
- Study dates
- May 2005to Jun 2008
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 13 to 18 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child, Adult
Study population: Adolescents
Who may be able to join
- 13-18 years of age
- has consenting guardian
Who cannot join
- unable to sufficiently understand self report measure
- IQ < 70
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Australia1 site
Alfred Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service
Melbourne, Victoria, 3189
About this study
The aim of the following pilot study is to examine boredom in a community sample of adolescents and a clinical sample of adolescents. This is important in order to examine differences among healthy adolescents and adolescents with mental illness.
Read the detailed description
Boredom has been recognized as a significant problem in a wide variety of areas. However, limited research has been focused on this construct (Vodanovich \& Watt, 1999). Research into boredom in adolescents is especially lacking in the psychological literature. This is surprising given that adolescence is a time marked by change, stress, and identity issues.
The aim of the following pilot study is to examine boredom in a community sample of adolescents and a clinical sample of adolescents. This is important in order to examine differences among healthy adolescents and adolescents with mental illness, such as depression, anxiety, and ADHD. This has implications for both prevention and intervention strategies and programs, such as the assessment and treatment of adolescents with mental illness. Hence, the results of this study will be important in providing an evidence-based practice in the treatment of mental illness in adolescents.
Participants will be asked to complete one survey, the Boredom Proneness Scale (Farmer \& Sundberg, 1986), and a demographic background form to measure gender, date of birth, country of birth, etc. The community sample of adolescents will be recruited from secondary schools in Victoria. The clinical sample of adolescents will be recruited from the Alfred Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service. It is envisaged that about 100 adolescents from each sample will be recruited to participate.
- Conditions
- Mental Disorders, Affective Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Attention Deficit and Disruptive Behavior Disorders, Psychotic Disorders
- Keywords
- Boredom, Adolescent, Mental illness, Depression, Anxiety
- Medical subject headings
- Mental Disorders, Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Attention Deficit and Disruptive Behavior Disorders, Psychotic Disorders, Depression
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical Group | clinical adolescent group | |
| Community Group | community adolescent group |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Boredom proneness scale
Measured: Baseline
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted14 Sep 2005 (estimated)
- Study startMay 2005
- Primary completionJun 2008
- Study completionJun 2008
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Mental DisordersStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 71 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Bayside Health
- Sponsor type
- Other government
- Collaborators
- The Alfred
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Campbell R Thorpe, MBBS FRANZCP, Principal investigator, Alfred Hospital Bayside Health
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00163865
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- BA 46/05
- Status last verified
- Sep 2005
- First submitted
- 12 Sep 2005
- Last updated
- 27 Nov 2013
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 27 Nov 2013. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- A Pilot Study of Boredom in a Community Sample of Adolescents and a Clinical Sample of Adolescents
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00163865
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- BA 46/05
- Conditions
- Mental Disorders, Affective Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Attention Deficit and Disruptive Behavior Disorders, Psychotic Disorders
- Keywords
- Boredom, Adolescent, Mental illness, Depression, Anxiety
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 71 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Bayside HealthOther government
- Collaborators
- The Alfred
- Study start
- May 2005
- Primary completion
- Jun 2008 (actual)
- Study completion
- Jun 2008 (actual)
- First posted
- 14 Sep 2005 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The aim of the following pilot study is to examine boredom in a community sample of adolescents and a clinical sample of adolescents. This is important in order to examine differences among healthy adolescents and adolescents with mental illness.
Detailed description
Boredom has been recognized as a significant problem in a wide variety of areas. However, limited research has been focused on this construct (Vodanovich \& Watt, 1999). Research into boredom in adolescents is especially lacking in the psychological literature. This is surprising given that adolescence is a time marked by change, stress, and identity issues.
The aim of the following pilot study is to examine boredom in a community sample of adolescents and a clinical sample of adolescents. This is important in order to examine differences among healthy adolescents and adolescents with mental illness, such as depression, anxiety, and ADHD. This has implications for both prevention and intervention strategies and programs, such as the assessment and treatment of adolescents with mental illness. Hence, the results of this study will be important in providing an evidence-based practice in the treatment of mental illness in adolescents.
Participants will be asked to complete one survey, the Boredom Proneness Scale (Farmer \& Sundberg, 1986), and a demographic background form to measure gender, date of birth, country of birth, etc. The community sample of adolescents will be recruited from secondary schools in Victoria. The clinical sample of adolescents will be recruited from the Alfred Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service. It is envisaged that about 100 adolescents from each sample will be recruited to participate.
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical Group | – | –clinical adolescent group |
| Community Group | – | –community adolescent group |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 13 to 18 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult
- Study population
- Adolescents
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- 13-18 years of age
- has consenting guardian
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- unable to sufficiently understand self report measure
- IQ < 70
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
Boredom proneness scale
Time frame: Baseline
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 27 Nov 2013.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Campbell R Thorpe, MBBS FRANZCP principal investigator
Alfred Hospital Bayside Health
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Mental Disorders and Affective Disorders, run by Bayside Health at 1 site in Australia.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 2 inclusion and 2 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 27 Nov 2013. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Australia. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Boredom proneness scale (time frame: Baseline). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 27 Nov 2013.