Testing a Novel Parent-Based Treatment for Adolescent Anxiety Disorders
Yale University
Summary
This study aims to test the efficacy of a parent-only approach to treating anxiety disorders in adolescents: SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions). The comparator is another parent-based approach, PES (Parent Education and Support). The study design is a randomized controlled trial with 2 treatment arms and 3 assessment points (pre, post, and follow-up) using questionnaire data and clinical interviews.
Description
The primary objective is to examine if SPACE is more efficacious than PES in reducing adolescent anxiety symptoms. The secondary objective is to examine if SPACE produces greater change than PES in improving family accommodation and family functioning. SPACE and PES will be delivered over 12 sessions: Sessions 1-6 (once weekly), a mid-treatment assessment, Sessions 7-12 (once weekly), and a Post-treatment assessment. Sessions can be attended in person or via Zoom.
Eligibility
- Age range
- 14–17 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: * Meet criteria for a primary DSM-5 AD, including separation anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, specific phobia, panic disorder, and agoraphobia (determined by the ADIS-C/P). * Cease all other psychosocial treatment, upon consultation with the project staff and service provider. * Not currently use any psychotropic medication, other than a stable dose (i.e., same dose for a minimum of 6 months prior to enrollment; no changes during course of the study) of a stimulant medication or selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). * Have a…
Interventions
- BehavioralSupportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE)
Parent based treatment delivered by a therapist 12 weekly sessions with parents.
- BehavioralParent Educational Support (PES)
Parent Educational Support: 12 weekly sessions with parents
Location
- Yale Child Study CenterNew Haven, Connecticut