Relaxation exercise for anxiety and sleep in teens
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether a simple relaxation exercise (Benson technique) can help reduce anxiety and improve sleep quality in teenagers. If you are 14-18, are treated at a child and adolescent clinic, and have anxiety or sleep problems, this may be a low-cost way to feel better.
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Who can take part
- You are 14 to 18 years old
- You are being treated at a child and adolescent clinic
- You have moderate to high anxiety or trouble sleeping (based on special questionnaires)
- You do not have a psychotic disorder or schizophrenia
- You and your parent agree to join the study
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Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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