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Behavioral Activation and Exposure Therapy for Anxiety and Depression in Youth

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Led By Brian C Chu, Ph.D.
Research Sponsored by Rutgers University
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Major Depression Disorder (MDD)
Separation Anxiety Disorder (SEP)
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up change from pre-treatment to post-treatment (baseline to 14-weeks)
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Study Summary

This trial will compare the effectiveness of different psychological treatments for anxiety and depression in youth, as well as how well each treatment works to change specific aspects related to the disorders.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for young people aged 9-17 with anxiety or depression disorders, including Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Separation Anxiety Disorder, Social Phobia, Specific Phobia, Panic Disorder, Agoraphobia, Major Depression Disorder and other depressive conditions.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study compares Individual Behavioral Activation Therapy (IBAT) to two specific psychological programs (Coping Cat for anxiety and PASCET for depression), as well as a waitlist control group to see which is more effective in treating youth with these mental health issues.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since the interventions are psychological therapies rather than medications, traditional side effects are not expected. However participants may experience emotional discomfort discussing personal issues during therapy sessions.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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I have been diagnosed with Major Depression Disorder.
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I have been diagnosed with separation anxiety disorder.
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I have been diagnosed with Social Anxiety Disorder.
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I have been diagnosed with Persistent Depressive Disorder.
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I have been diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder.
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I have been diagnosed with Panic Disorder.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~change from pre-treatment to post-treatment (baseline to 14-weeks)
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and change from pre-treatment to post-treatment (baseline to 14-weeks) for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Change in Clinical Global Impression Severity (CGIS) Scale: Independent Evaluator
Secondary outcome measures
Change in Behavioral Activation
Child Automatic Thoughts Scale-Negative/Positive

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Principal Depressive DisorderExperimental Treatment3 Interventions
Youth with a principal unipolar depressive disorder
Group II: Principal Anxiety DisorderExperimental Treatment3 Interventions
Youth with a principal anxiety disorder

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Rutgers UniversityLead Sponsor
114 Previous Clinical Trials
2,804,173 Total Patients Enrolled
2 Trials studying Anxiety Disorders
1,295 Patients Enrolled for Anxiety Disorders
Brian C Chu, Ph.D.Principal InvestigatorRutgers University (Youth Anxiety and Depression Clinic)
2 Previous Clinical Trials
1,295 Total Patients Enrolled
2 Trials studying Anxiety Disorders
1,295 Patients Enrolled for Anxiety Disorders
~8 spots leftby Aug 2024
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