Drug-free breathing device for children with anxiety and panic
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial studies whether a FDA-cleared, drug-free breathing system can help children and teens with anxiety and panic symptoms. It aims to improve anxiety by training breathing in a structured way, without adding medications.
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Who can take part
- Be between 9 and 17 years old
- Have a prior diagnosis of an anxiety disorder and a screening score of 25 or higher on the SCARED form
- If taking anxiety or other brain-related medicines, your dose must be stable for at least 1 month
- Your anxiety should not happen only during a major depressive episode or other non-anxiety conditions like psychosis, dementia, or intellectual disability
- Not be in another research study with a device or drug, or have joined one within the last 30 days
- Not have asthma currently, and not be doing breathing biofeedback in another program
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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