Can just 3 family therapy sessions help kids with anxiety and behavior issues?

NCT ID NCT07161063

Not yet recruiting Knowledge-focused Sponsor: York University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tests a brief, 3-session family therapy program for children aged 2-9 with mental health challenges like anxiety or behavior problems. The program uses video feedback to help parents and children improve communication and teamwork. Researchers will check if families find it helpful and if it reduces stress and improves family functioning.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Brief Family Therapy Program (video-feedback intervention)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that a short, 3-session family therapy program is a practical and effective way to improve child mental health and family relationships.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage program evaluation with only 30 families, so results may not apply to all families. It is not a controlled trial, so improvements could be due to other factors.

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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CHILD MENTAL HEALTH COPARENTING FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

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Locations

York University

Toronto, Ontario, M3J 1P3, Canada

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