Could an 8-Day therapy course help teens overcome panic and agoraphobia?
NCT ID NCT00576719
First seen Jul 21, 2026 · Last updated Jul 22, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether an intensive, 8-day form of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can help adolescents with panic disorder and agoraphobia. The therapy includes 15-20 hours of one-on-one sessions focused on changing anxious thoughts and gradually facing feared situations. Some teens receive the therapy alone, while others have their parents involved. The goal is to see if this short but intense approach reduces panic attacks, fear, and avoidance.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- intensive cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) with exposure, delivered over 8 days with 15-20 hours of therapist contact
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide a fast, effective treatment option for teens with panic disorder and agoraphobia, reducing symptoms and improving daily functioning.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with 63 participants, so results may not apply to all teens. The intensive format may be hard to fit into regular care, and long-term benefits are not yet known.
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Boston University
Boston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States
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