New therapy aims to ease anxiety in teens with rare metabolic disorder

NCT ID NCT06560736

First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 18 times

Summary

This study tests a short, skills-based therapy program (Show Me FIRST) to help reduce anxiety and depression in 30 adolescents (ages 10-17) with PKU, a rare genetic condition. Participants are randomly assigned to start therapy right away or after a waiting period. The program focuses on teaching coping skills and uses phone-based tests to track mood and thinking in real time.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • University of Missouri

    RECRUITING

    Columbia, Missouri, 65201, United States

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