School nurses as anxiety coaches? a new program aims to help kids cope
NCT ID NCT04693858
First seen Aug 12, 2026 · Last updated Aug 13, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether a brief program called CALM, delivered by school nurses, can reduce excessive anxiety in children aged 5 to 12. The program teaches relaxation, facing fears, and changing anxious thoughts over eight weeks. It is compared to a relaxation-only approach and a waitlist. The study also looks at whether CALM improves school outcomes and is cost-effective.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Child Anxiety Learning Modules (CALM), a cognitive-behavioral intervention delivered by school nurses over 8 weeks
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this could provide a practical, school-based way to help children with anxiety, potentially improving their academic and social functioning without needing specialized mental health care.
- What could go wrong
- The trial is relatively small and early-stage, and the benefits may not last beyond the follow-up period. As with any behavioral intervention, results may vary widely among children.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Anxiety Treatment Center of Maryland
Columbia, Maryland, 21045, United States
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University of Connecticut School of Medicine
West Hartford, Connecticut, 06119, United States
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