Improving anxiety treatment for children in primary care settings
Enhancing the Capacity of Pediatric Primary Care Providers: A Pilot Trial of Anxiety Action Plan
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT SCH OF MED/DNT · NIH-11007183
This study is all about helping doctors and nurses who care for kids learn new ways to help children with anxiety feel better, using a simple plan called the Anxiety Action Plan, so they can get the support they need right in their regular check-ups.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT SCH OF MED/DNT (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (FARMINGTON, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11007183 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the ability of pediatric primary care providers to address anxiety disorders in children. It aims to implement and evaluate the Anxiety Action Plan (AxAP), a brief intervention designed to reduce anxiety symptoms among youth. By training primary care providers such as pediatricians and nurse practitioners, the project seeks to integrate effective mental health strategies into routine pediatric care, ensuring that children receive timely support. The study will assess how feasible and effective this intervention is in real-world primary care settings.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0-11 years who exhibit symptoms of anxiety and are receiving care in pediatric primary care settings.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have anxiety disorders or those who are already receiving specialized mental health treatment may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve access to effective anxiety treatment for children, leading to better mental health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that integrating mental health interventions into primary care can be effective, suggesting that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
FARMINGTON, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT SCH OF MED/DNT — FARMINGTON, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: GINSBURG, GOLDA SUSAN — UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT SCH OF MED/DNT
- Study coordinator: GINSBURG, GOLDA SUSAN
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 below.