ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

Evaluation of Family-Based Behavioral Treatments for Youth With Anxiety and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Study Overview

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Description

Anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorders are among the most common in children. Although cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is an effective and evidence-based treatment for such disorders, access to CBT is often limited. Family-based and internet-delivered therapy is one method to increase access to care. The purpose of this project is to evaluate the comparative efficacy and treatment mechanisms of two lower-intensity but effective treatments for families of children with anxiety or obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) via telehealth compared to an adapted Relaxation and Mentorship Training (RMT) intervention involving breathing exercises with a therapist.

Official Title

Evaluation of Family-Based Behavioral Treatments for Youth With Anxiety and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Quick Facts

Study Start:2023-09-14
Study Completion:2026-06-30
Study Type:Not specified
Phase:Not Applicable
Enrollment:Not specified
Status:ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

Study ID

NCT05967468

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Ages Eligible for Study:7 Years to 13 Years
Sexes Eligible for Study:ALL
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:No
Standard Ages:CHILD
Inclusion CriteriaExclusion Criteria
  1. * The child is between the ages of 7 to 13 years inclusion at enrollment
  2. * The child has clinically significant symptoms of anxiety and/or OCD, as indicated by a score of 12 or higher on the Pediatric Anxiety Rating Scale (PARS).
  3. * The child is appropriate for anxiety-focused treatment (e.g., anxiety is the primary or co-primary problem as diagnosed using the Mini-International Neuropsychiatric Interview for Children and Adolescents (MINI-KID).
  4. * One parent/guardian is able and willing to participate in assessment and treatment (e.g., has sufficient English fluency, the decisional capacity to participate, and can commit to treatment duration).
  5. * The participating parent/guardian lives with their child at least 50% of the time per self-report.
  6. * Both parent and child are able to read and understand English.
  7. * The child has the intellectual and communication skills to engage in CBT, as judged by an experienced supervising clinician.
  8. * Participants must be in the state of Texas for treatment sessions/assessments.
  1. * the child has a diagnosis of child lifetime bipolar disorder, drug or alcohol dependence, psychotic disorder, or conduct disorder.
  2. * the child has severe, current suicidal/homicidal ideation and/or self-injury requiring medical intervention (referrals will be made for appropriate clinical intervention).
  3. * the child is receiving concurrent therapy for anxiety.
  4. * New Treatments: Initiation of an antidepressant within 12 weeks before study enrollment OR 6 weeks for an antipsychotic, benzodiazepine, or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medication before study enrollment. Established Treatment changes: Any change in established psychotropic medication (e.g., antidepressants, anxiolytics, antipsychotic) within 4 weeks before study enrollment. Any medications must remain stable during treatment; downward adjustments due to side effects may be acceptable.

Contacts and Locations

Study Locations (Sites)

Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, Texas, 77030
United States

Collaborators and Investigators

Sponsor: Baylor College of Medicine

Study Record Dates

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Study Registration Dates

Study Start Date2023-09-14
Study Completion Date2026-06-30

Study Record Updates

Study Start Date2023-09-14
Study Completion Date2026-06-30

Terms related to this study

Keywords Provided by Researchers

  • obsessive-compulsive disorder
  • anxiety
  • cognitive-behavioral therapy
  • children

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder in Children
  • Anxiety Disorder of Childhood
  • Social Anxiety Disorder of Childhood
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder in Adolescence
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Separation Anxiety
  • Panic Disorder
  • Panic Disorder With Agoraphobia
  • Panic Attacks