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School-Based therapy could ease teen anxiety and depression

NCT ID NCT06188962

Symptom relief Sponsor: University College, London Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 21, 2026 · Last updated Jul 22, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests a school-based counselling program called Knowledge Insight Tools (KIT), which is based on cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). It is designed for secondary school students aged 11-18 who are struggling with anxiety and low mood. Participants first go through a waiting period of 3-8 weeks, then receive 10 one-to-one therapy sessions. The goal is to see if KIT reduces their anxiety and mood difficulties compared to receiving no support.

What this could mean

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Active substance
a school-based cognitive behavioural therapy counselling program called Knowledge Insight Tools (KIT)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could provide an effective, accessible therapy option for teens struggling with anxiety and low mood, delivered right in their schools.
What could go wrong
This is a small early-stage trial with only 32 participants, so results may not apply to all teens. The waiting period design may also affect outcomes.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

32 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Oct 2023

Finished

May 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

11 to 18 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. 11-18 years old 2. Attends a secondary school in England, Scotland or Wales 3. Experiencing problems with low mood and/or anxiety that are affecting day-to-day functioning. 4. Experiencing problems that are at least in part within their control as opposed to the system being the problem (systems work/advocacy might be more relevant in these cases). 5. Are seeking help and are motivated towards change. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Pose a significant risk to themselves and/or others (e.g., where there is significant self-harm \[e.g., self-harm that risks accidental death, such as cutting, self-strangulation, under/overusing medications, tablets or substances, and swallowing hazardous materials\], suicidal ideation, suicidal intent, sexual/physical violence to/from others, hospitalization due to alcohol/substance misuse/self-harm/psychiatric reasons) 2. Are experiencing severe anxiety/mood difficulties, or whose primary difficulties are not related to anxiety/low mood, e.g., uncontrolled eating disorders, substance/alcohol dependence, psychotic disorders, body dysmorphia, antisociality, risk-taking problems, and personality disorders. 3. Have significant special educational needs or learning difficulties. 4. Are younger than 16 and for whom it would pose significant issues if their parents/carers were informed of their involvement with Place2Be services.

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Conditions

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anxiety anxiety disorder Consciousness Disorders Depression depressive disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Anxiety Depression Internalizing problems Low mood

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Place2Be services within UK schools

    London, UK, United Kingdom

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