Stepped care for anxiety in children
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a stepped care approach to treat anxiety disorders in children ages 7 to 17. It starts with a parent-led program and adds more support if needed, aiming to reduce anxiety symptoms.
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Who can take part
- Your child must be 7 to 17 years old
- Your child must have a diagnosis of OCD or an anxiety disorder (like social anxiety, panic, or general anxiety)
- Your child’s anxiety must be causing significant distress, as measured by a standard scale
- You must live in Texas and be able to attend sessions in the state
- Your child cannot have started a new antidepressant in the last 12 weeks or changed any anxiety medication in the last 6 weeks; other medication changes have shorter wait times
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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