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Parent-Based Treatment for Adolescent Anxiety

Eligible age

14–17 yrs

Accepts

All genders

Locations

1 state

Healthy volunteers

No

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About this study

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.

Sponsor: Yale University

You may qualify if…

  • ✓ 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 the project staff and service provider.
  • ✓ Not currently use any psychotropic medication, other than a stable dose (i.e., same dose for a minimum of 6 months prior to enrollment; no changes during course of the study) of a stimulant medication or selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI).
  • ✓ Have an eligible and willing participating parent (see parent exclusions below).

You may not qualify if…

  • ✕ Adolescent:
  • ✕ Meet criteria for any DSM-5 disorder more impairing than the most impairing AD (determined by the ADIS-C/P).
  • ✕ Have any of the following disorders: autism spectrum disorder; intellectual disability; neurocognitive disorders; bipolar disorder; schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders; and alcohol and substance use disorders (determined by the Health History Form and ADIS-C/P).
  • ✕ Report a suicide attempt in the last 3 months, or current suicide intent and plans (determined by the ASQ).
  • ✕ Be a victim of past or present undisclosed abuse requiring investigation or ongoing supervision by the Department of Social Services.
  • ✕ Not have sufficient proficiency with the English language to complete assessments.
  • ✕ Parents:
  • ✕ Have any of the following: intellectual disability; neurocognitive disorders; untreated bipolar disorder; untreated schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders; and untreated alcohol and substance use disorders (determined by the Health History Form).

Where it's recruiting

Connecticut

New Haven

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · NCT07219992 · last updated 2025-11-21

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