Actively Recruiting
Parent-Based Treatment for Adolescent Anxiety
Led by Yale University · Updated on 2025-11-21
108
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
156 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
Y
Yale University
Lead Sponsor
M
MQ: Transforming Mental Health
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
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 data and clinical interviews.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Parent-Based Treatment for Adolescent Anxiety
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Meet criteria for a primary DSM-5 anxiety disorder including separation anxiety, social anxiety, generalized anxiety, specific phobia, panic disorder, or agoraphobia (determined by ADIS-C/P)
- Stop all other psychosocial treatments upon consultation with study staff
- Not currently use any psychotropic medication except a stable dose of stimulant or SSRI medication for at least 6 months with no changes during the study
- Have an eligible and willing participating parent
You will not qualify if you...
- Have any DSM-5 disorder more impairing than the most impairing anxiety disorder (determined by ADIS-C/P)
- Have autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disability, neurocognitive disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia or other psychotic disorders, or alcohol and substance use disorders
- Report a suicide attempt in the last 3 months or current suicide intent and plans
- Be a victim of undisclosed abuse requiring investigation or supervision by social services
- Lack sufficient English proficiency to complete assessments
- Parent has intellectual disability, neurocognitive disorders, untreated bipolar disorder, untreated schizophrenia or other psychotic disorders, or untreated alcohol and substance use disorders
- Parent does not live with the adolescent at least 50% of the time for at least one year prior to enrollment
- Parent lacks sufficient English proficiency to complete assessments and treatment
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Yale Child Study Center
New Haven, Connecticut, United States, 06519
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
R
Rebecca Etkin, PhD
CONTACT
A
Alison Magnotti, MA
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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