Clinical trial for Anxiety Disorders
Official title Big Feelings: A Study on Children's Emotions in Therapy
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05637320
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study wants to see if learning to manage negative feelings helps kids improve in therapy, no matter their specific diagnosis.
- Who it's for
- Children aged 8 to 15 who have anxiety, depression, trauma, or disruptive behavior issues, and their parents.
- What's involved
- Participants will either receive a structured therapy called MATCH‑ADTC or wait for treatment. They will fill out short weekly surveys, have quarterly check‑ins, and take part in interviews, tasks, and heart‑rate tests. Parents will also track medication use.
- Time commitment
- The study lasts about 3 months of treatment or waiting, with weekly surveys and quarterly visits for assessments.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 8 to 15
You may be able to join if
- Child must be between the ages of 8 and 15 years old and have English proficiency
- Parents must be over the age of 18 and have English proficiency
- Must be seeking psychosocial treatment for concerns related to anxiety, depression, or disruptive behaviours
You likely can't join if
- Child has low cognitive functioning that would prevent active participation in research tasks
- Child reports active suicidality that requiring acute care or hospital intervention
- Child meets criteria for psychosis, schizophrenia spectrum disorders, eating disorders or autism spectrum disorders
- Child does not assent to participate in the study
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Guelph, Ontario, Canada
- Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part, but confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 8 years to 15 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Guelph, Ontario, Canada; Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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