Anxiety study: Improvisation vs Social Craft
Official title Developing Resilience and Anxiety Management Through the Arts
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07033052
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study is testing whether adding cognitive‑behavioral therapy to theatrical improv helps reduce anxiety and depression in children and adolescents.
- Who it's for
- You may be able to join if you are a child or teen who has anxiety, depression, or a sad mood.
- What's involved
- You will take part in a series of group sessions. One group does improv plus therapy, another does improv only, and a third does a social craft activity. You will practice the activities and answer simple questionnaires.
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 17
You may be able to join if
- Between 8 and 17 years of age
- Individuals must have parental/guardian consent
- Elevated levels of anxiety or depression based on
- Screen for Child Anxiety Related Disorders (SCARED) score of 15 or higher, or;
- Revised Children's Anxiety and Depression Scale (RCADS) Depression T score of 65 or higher, or;
You likely can't join if
- Diagnosed with Conduct Disorder or with behavioral symptoms that would make it difficult for the child/adolescent to participate in the group or...
- Autism or developmental delays
- Psychotic symptoms or active suicidality
- Active Eating Disorders that raise concerns about morbidity and therefore need to be addressed in an intervention and actively monitored
- Unsteady dosage or recently or impending changes to psychotropic medication(s)
- Non-English-speaking individuals
See the full eligibility criteria
- Between 8 and 17 years of age
- Individuals must have parental/guardian consent
- Elevated levels of anxiety or depression based on
- Screen for Child Anxiety Related Disorders (SCARED) score of 15 or higher, or;
- Revised Children's Anxiety and Depression Scale (RCADS) Depression T score of 65 or higher, or;
- Kiddie Schedule for Affective Disorders and Schizophrenia (K-SADS) clinician severity rating of 3 on any anxiety disorder or on a mood-related disorder
- Diagnosed with Conduct Disorder or with behavioral symptoms that would make it difficult for the child/adolescent to participate in the group or comply with directions given by the group leader (such as difficulty...
- Autism or developmental delays
- Psychotic symptoms or active suicidality
- Active Eating Disorders that raise concerns about morbidity and therefore need to be addressed in an intervention and actively monitored
- Unsteady dosage or recently or impending changes to psychotropic medication(s)
- Non-English-speaking individuals
- Wards of the State
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Cleveland, Ohio, United States
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.
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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 17 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Cleveland, Ohio, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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