Digital coach for exposure therapy homework in anxious youth
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a digital coach called BraveBot that helps young people complete exposure therapy homework between sessions. Exposure therapy is a type of CBT that gradually faces fears, and the app sends texts and links to guide you through homework and short surveys.
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Who can take part
- You have an anxiety disorder (like panic, social anxiety, or OCD) for which exposure-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is recommended.
- You are between 12 and 22 years old.
- You are either currently getting exposure-based CBT at a participating Massachusetts General Brigham program, or you are on the waitlist for it and will start soon.
- You and (if under 18) a parent or guardian can read and understand English well enough for the study.
- You (or your caregiver) have access to a device that can receive text messages and open secure web links to complete therapy homework.
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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