Can talk therapy tame severe irritability in kids? new study aims to find out

NCT ID NCT07296939

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Florida State University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study is testing whether cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can help children aged 4 to 17 who struggle with severe irritability, anxiety, or mood disorders. Researchers will track changes in irritability and overall functioning using clinician and parent reports. The goal is to understand how CBT works for these emotional and behavioral challenges.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could provide an effective, non-drug treatment option for severe irritability and emotional dysregulation in children and teens.
What could go wrong: This is an early-stage study without a control group, so results may not prove the therapy works better than no treatment. Also, CBT requires active participation and may not help everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety disorder Depression mood disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

DEPRESSION, ANXIETY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Florida State University
RECRUITING

Tallahassee, Florida, 32304, United States

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