Anxiety study: Eco-Rescue
Official title Video Game Play to Alleviate Adolescent Anxiety
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05923944
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study wants to see whether a 6‑week online video‑game program can reduce anxiety symptoms in adolescents and whether it can be done at home.
- Who it's for
- Teenagers who have anxiety or anxiety‑related symptoms.
- What's involved
- Participants will be randomly assigned to play an action video game, a casual video game, or no game at all, using a computer or tablet at home for six weeks, with online questionnaires and occasional check‑ins.
- Time commitment
- The trial lasts about six weeks and includes regular online gaming sessions plus a few brief follow‑up visits.
Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 11 to 15. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Adolescents aged 11-15 years
- Elevated anxiety symptoms, defined as a total score of ≥15 on the 41-item parent-report version of the Screen for Child Anxiety Related Emotional...
- Access to a computer (at least Windows 7 or Mac OSX) at home and a reliable internet connection
You likely can't join if
- DSM diagnoses of Bipolar, Psychosis, Autism Spectrum Disorder, present or past.
- Neurological injury (i.e. head injury)
- Currently enrolled in another cognitive training intervention
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Miami, Florida, United States
- Haifa, Israel
- Geneva, Canton of Geneva, Switzerland
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, 11 years to 15 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Miami, Florida, United States; Haifa, Israel; Geneva, Canton of Geneva, Switzerland. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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