Talking therapy may tame panic attacks in teens
NCT ID NCT00705380
First seen Jul 21, 2026 · Last updated Jul 22, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a type of talk therapy called cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can help teenagers with panic disorder. The therapy includes 11 weekly sessions designed to change how teens think about and react to panic symptoms. Participants track their anxiety daily. The goal is to reduce panic attacks and related anxiety.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- cognitive behavioral therapy with panic control treatment
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this therapy could provide a non-drug treatment option for teens with panic disorder, reducing panic attacks and anxiety.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small early study with only 25 participants, so results may not apply to all teens. The therapy requires commitment to weekly sessions and daily self-monitoring.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Boston University
Boston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States
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