Creating tools to measure treatment outcomes for pediatric anxiety
Official title: Development and Testing of a Pediatric Anxiety Outcomes Quality Measure (PAO_QM Study)
Funded at Research Triangle Institute · NIH-11193512 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking to create better ways to measure how well kids and teens with anxiety are doing with their treatments, like therapy and medication, so that doctors can improve care for them.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Research Triangle Institute NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Research Triangle Park, United States) |
| Project start | September 16, 2024 |
| Project end | March 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $362,404 |
| NIH project number | 5R01MH137006-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11193512 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include children and adolescents under 21 years old who are experiencing anxiety disorders.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with anxiety disorders who are not receiving treatment or are outside the age range may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing two quality measures aimed at assessing treatment outcomes for children and adolescents with anxiety disorders. By utilizing established tools like the GAD-7, the project will evaluate how well patients respond to treatments such as cognitive behavioral therapy and medications. The goal is to improve the quality of care by identifying areas for enhancement in treatment practices across various clinics and populations. This initiative addresses the critical need for effective measurement of anxiety treatment outcomes to ensure better management of pediatric anxiety disorders.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved treatment strategies for pediatric anxiety, ultimately enhancing patient outcomes and quality of life.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in developing quality measures for mental health treatment, indicating that this approach has potential for meaningful impact.
Where this research is happening
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Research Triangle Institute
Research Triangle Park, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mark, Tami L — Research Triangle Institute
- Study coordinator: Mark, Tami L
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.