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Structured Games/Playgroup for Childhood Anxiety

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Recruiting

Led By Kate Fitzgerald, MD

Research Sponsored by Columbia University

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Children between ages 4 -5.99 years at time of consent

Be younger than 18 years old

Must not have

Current psychotherapy or behavioral interventions

Currently taking medications that affect central nervous system functioning

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up pre-treatment (baseline) and post-treatment assessments (approximately 4-6 weeks)

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial is testing if the Camp Kidpower training, which uses either structured games or a playgroup, can lower anxiety in preschool age children. The study will look at parts of the brain as well as behaviors related to effortful control and fear, before and after training, to see if Kidpower helps kids stay in charge of their behaviors and emotions.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for English-speaking children aged 4 to nearly 6 with anxiety disorders like separation, social, or generalized anxiety. Kids must not be in current therapy, have a history of serious mental conditions like autism or depression, head injuries, aggressive behavior causing harm, or be on certain medications.

What is being tested?

The Kidpower Camp aims to reduce anxiety in preschoolers through structured games or playgroup activities. It will measure changes in brain function and behaviors related to controlling emotions and actions before and after the program to see if it helps kids manage their anxiety better than regular playgroups.

What are the potential side effects?

Since this trial involves behavioral interventions rather than medication, traditional side effects are not applicable. However, there may be emotional responses such as frustration or increased anxiety during participation that will be monitored by professionals.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

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My child is between 4 and 5.99 years old.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:

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I am currently undergoing psychotherapy or behavioral interventions.

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I am on medication that affects my brain function.

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My diagnosis is either selective mutism or specific phobia.

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I have been diagnosed with major depressive disorder.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ pre-treatment (baseline) and post-treatment assessments (approximately 4-6 weeks)

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~pre-treatment (baseline) and post-treatment assessments (approximately 4-6 weeks)

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and pre-treatment (baseline) and post-treatment assessments (approximately 4-6 weeks) for reporting.