Parent-Based Treatment for Adolescent Anxiety

Parent-Based Treatment for Adolescent Anxiety

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Anxiety Disorder of Adolescence
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
14 – 17
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
108 (estimated)
Sponsor
Yale University · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for adolescents with anxiety disorders and their parents to test a specific parenting treatment. Participants will undergo assessments and receive treatment aimed at improving anxiety symptoms.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
Rules you out Autism spectrum disorderBipolar disorderSchizophreniaSubstance use disorders

You may be able to join if

  • I have been diagnosed with an anxiety disorder.
  • I do not use any psychotropic medication except for a stable dose of stimulant or SSRI.
  • I have a parent who is willing to participate.

You may not be able to join if

  • I am dealing with another mental health disorder that is more serious than my anxiety.
  • I have a history of suicide attempts or current suicidal thoughts.
  • I have been a victim of abuse that requires ongoing investigation.
  • I cannot speak and understand English well enough to participate.

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial
This study aims to test the efficacy of a parent-only approach to treating anxiety disorders in adolescents: SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions). The comparator is another parent-based approach, PES (Parent Education and Support). The study design is a randomized controlled trial with 2 treatment arms and 3 assessment points (pre, post, and follow-up) using questionnaire da…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Meet criteria for a primary DSM-5 AD, including separation anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, specific phobia, panic disorder, and agoraphobia (determined by the ADIS-C/P). * Cease all other psychosocial treatment, upon consultation with t…
Contacts

Rebecca Etkin, PhD

203-737-4644

Rebecca.etkin@yale.edu

CONTACT

Alison Magnotti, MA

203-737-4644

alison.magnotti@yale.edu

CONTACT