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Behavioral Activation and Exposure Therapy for Anxiety and Depression in Youth

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Recruiting

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)

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

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.

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.

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 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ change from pre-treatment to post-treatment (baseline to 14-weeks)

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.