Can a 5-Minute chat with the school nurse ease childhood anxiety?

NCT ID NCT07766785

NEW Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: McLaughlin Research Institute for Biomedical Sciences, Inc. Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Aug 17, 2026 · Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Summary

This study tests a program called Grow with Grit, where school nurses screen children aged 8-12 in rural Montana for anxiety using a standard questionnaire. Children who show signs of anxiety receive a brief, 3-5 minute coping-skills session during a regular nurse visit, along with a referral for additional support if needed. The goal is to see if this quick, school-based approach can help identify anxious children early and reduce their symptoms over a few months.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: A school nurse-delivered brief cognitive-behavioral intervention (micro-CBT) with card-based coping skills, plus screening and referral support.
What this could lead to: If effective, this approach could offer a practical, low-cost way to spot and support anxious children in rural schools, potentially reducing long-term mental health struggles.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study without a control group, so results may not be conclusive. The brief intervention may not be enough for children with more severe anxiety, and some may need additional professional help.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety anxiety disorder Medically Unexplained Symptoms

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ANXIETY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Longfellow Elementary
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Great Falls, Montana, 59405, United States
Mountain View Elementary School
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Great Falls, Montana, 59405, United States
Sunnyside Elementary School
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Great Falls, Montana, 59405, United States
West Elementary School
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Great Falls, Montana, 59404, United States

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