Tiny heroes: online CBT for anxious tots shows promise in early trial
NCT ID NCT06817304
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 30 times
Summary
This study tests a four-module online program called Tiny Heroes, which teaches parents of anxious 3-6 year olds cognitive behavioral therapy techniques. 24 families in Sweden will try it to see if it's easy to use and helps reduce children's worry and fear. If the results are good, a larger trial will be planned.
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Karolinska Institutet
Stockholm, Karolinska Institutet, 17177, Sweden
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Karolinska Institutet
Stockholm, 17177, Sweden
What this could mean
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Active substance
online cognitive behavioral therapy (iCBT) for parents
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, scalable way for parents to help reduce anxiety in young children at home.
What could go wrong
This is a very small early feasibility study with only 24 families, no control group, and no long-term follow-up. The results may not apply to all children or settings.
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