Status:
COMPLETED
Integrative Coping Group for Children
Lead Sponsor:
Duke University
Conditions:
Childhood Depression
Childhood Anxiety
Eligibility:
All Genders
10-12 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to examine whether an integrative group-based intervention will help children experiencing psychological and physical distress. Children, ages 10 to 12, will be recruited ...
Detailed Description
Psychosomatic symptoms are physical complaints in the absence of an organic cause. For children and adolescents, psychosomatic symptoms often manifest as headaches, gastrointestinal (GI) discomfort, n...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Children between the ages of 10- and 12-years old;
- Presence of clinically-relevant internalizing symptoms (e.g., anxiety or depression) as defined by any of the following:
- T-score ≥ 65 on the Anxiety or Depression subscales of the CBCL;
- T-score ≥ 65 on any of the subscales of the RCADS;
- Currently receiving psychotherapy or prescribed psychotropic medication to treat identified psychological distress;
- presence of relevant somatic symptoms defined by a score of any one of the following:
- T-score ≥ 65 on the Somatic subscale of the Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL);
- Raw score \> 10 on the parent- or child-rated CSI-24;
- Current medical intervention for somatic pain in the absence of an organic disease (e.g., medical treatment for migraines or irritable bowel syndrome)
Exclusion
- The presence of a physical handicap or injury that prevents participation or puts them at a high risk for further injury in the integrative intervention;
- A diagnosis of a pervasive developmental disorder (by history); a current eating disorder, including anorexia nervosa, bulimia, or binge eating disorder; active psychosis;
- A history of drug, alcohol or chemical abuse within 6-months prior to screening;
- Non-English speaking;
- Participation in a current structured yoga practice
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
October 1 2012
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
June 1 2014
Estimated Enrollment :
28 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01813669
Start Date
October 1 2012
End Date
June 1 2014
Last Update
August 20 2014
Active Locations (1)
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Duke Child and Family Study Center
Durham, North Carolina, United States, 27705