Therapeutic Processes and Treatment Outcome in Adolescents With Anxiety Disorders

November 6, 2013 updated by: Temple University

Process as a Predictor of Outcomes in CBT for Youth

The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between different aspects of cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) and treatment outcome.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Anxiety disorders are common among children; if untreated, they can negatively affect children's lives. Evidence suggests that CBT can benefit children with anxiety disorders, but the causal mechanisms between therapy and beneficial outcomes have not been thoroughly investigated.

Audio and videotaped sessions of children currently receiving CBT and those who received CBT in previous trials will be examined. Various rating scales will be used to rate therapeutic alliance, child involvement, and therapist flexibility for each session of CBT. To evaluate potential process variables that contribute to participant drop-out, this study will compare the early process variables for children who complete treatment and for those who discontinue treatment.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment

130

Phase

  • Phase 4

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Australia
    • New South Wales
      • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 2109
        • Macquarie University
  • United States
    • Pennsylvania
      • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, 19122
        • Temple University

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

8 years to 13 years (Child)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion criteria:

  • Diagnosis of separation anxiety disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, or social phobia
  • At least one English-speaking parent

Exclusion criteria:

  • IQ < 80
  • Psychotic symptoms

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Non-Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Single Group Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Temple University

Collaborators

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

Publications and helpful links

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Helpful Links

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

September 1, 2002

Study Completion

August 1, 2005

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

October 29, 2003

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

October 29, 2003

First Posted (Estimate)

October 30, 2003

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

November 7, 2013

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 6, 2013

Last Verified

September 1, 2008

More Information

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • R01MH064484 (U.S. NIH Grant/Contract)
  • DSIR CT-S

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