Music Therapy + CBT for Pediatric Anxiety
Trial Summary
Music Therapy + CBT for Pediatric Anxiety is unique because it combines music therapy, which uses music to improve mental health, with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), a method that helps change negative thought patterns. This combination offers a novel approach by integrating the emotional and cognitive benefits of music with the structured problem-solving techniques of CBT, which is different from standard drug treatments or therapies that focus on only one method.
13569The available research on Gaze-Contingent Music Reward Therapy (GC-MRT) for children with anxiety disorders suggests that it is generally safe. In a study involving 12 children aged 7 to 10, all participants completed the therapy without any reported safety concerns.
23589Research shows that Gaze-Contingent Music Reward Therapy (GC-MRT) is feasible and acceptable for young children with anxiety disorders, with significant reductions in anxiety symptoms reported by parents and clinicians after treatment. However, more studies are needed to confirm its effectiveness, as child-reported anxiety did not change significantly.
34579Yes, you will need to stop taking any psychotropic medications to participate in this trial.
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for children aged 8 to 17 with separation, generalized, or social anxiety disorder. They must already be part of protocol 01-M-0192 and can commit to weekly clinic visits for CBT sessions and computer-based tasks over a period of about 13 weeks.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria