New study aims to make anxiety therapy for kids more accessible and affordable
NCT ID NCT07228143
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a stepped care model for treating anxiety in children and teens aged 7-17. It starts with a low-cost, parent-focused therapy and offers more intensive treatment only if needed. The goal is to make effective care more accessible while reducing costs and therapist shortages.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 106 people
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- Started
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Jan 2026
- Expected to finish
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Apr 2028
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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- Ages
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7 to 17 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * A primary diagnosis of OCD or an anxiety disorder including separation anxiety disorder, social phobia, generalized anxiety disorder, specific phobia, agoraphobia, panic disorder, as determine by an IE using the DIAMOND-KID diagnostic interview. * Score of ≥ 14 on the PARS (items 2-7) which corresponds to clinically significant anxiety. * The child is 7-17 years old. * Residence in Texas and located in the state of Texas during treatment sessions. Exclusion Criteria: * -Psychosis, cognitive disability, any condition that would limit the caregiver's ability to follow instructions. * Parent substance use disorder within the past 3 months, which could impact their ability to implement step 1 * Child or parent is suicidal. A delayed entry once the parent or child is stabilized (\>6 months post suicidality) and no longer has suicidal ideation will be allowed if appropriate. * New pharmacological interventions or treatment changes: Initiation of an antidepressant within 12 weeks before study enrollment or 6 weeks for an antipsychotic, benzodiazepine, or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medication before enrollment, or any change in established psychotropic medication (e.g., antidepressants, anxiolytics) within 6 weeks before study enrollment (4 weeks for antipsychotic, anti-anxiety, benzodiazepine, or ADHD medication changes). Medications will remain stable during treatment.
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Locations
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Baylor College of Medicine
RECRUITINGHouston, Texas, 77030, United States
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