Music therapy with CBT for child anxiety
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests if adding a special music therapy that responds to where your child looks during cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can help reduce anxiety better than CBT alone. It is designed for children 8–17 with separation, generalized, or social anxiety.
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Who can take part
- Your child is between 8 and 17 years old.
- A doctor has confirmed your child has separation anxiety, generalized anxiety, or social anxiety.
- You can commit to 12 weekly in-person therapy sessions at the NIH.
- Your child is not currently taking any medication for anxiety or mood.
- Your child is not in another treatment study or outside therapy for anxiety right now.
- Your child does not have any other major mental health or medical diagnoses.
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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