Understanding how parents can help treat anxiety in children
Official title: Identifying Multimodal Predictors of Response to Parent-Based Treatment for Pediatric Anxiety
Funded at Yale University · NIH-10996840 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how parents can help their kids aged 0-11 who are dealing with anxiety, using a special approach called Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE), to see what works best in making them feel better.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Fellowship grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Yale University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New Haven, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $48,974 |
| NIH project number | 1F31MH138062-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10996840 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0-11 years who are experiencing anxiety disorders and their parents.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have anxiety disorders or are outside the age range of 0-11 years may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how parental involvement can influence the treatment of anxiety disorders in children aged 0-11 years. It focuses on the role of parents in helping their children manage fear and anxiety, particularly through a parent-based treatment approach called Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE). The study aims to identify predictors of treatment response by examining the interactions between parents and children, as well as brain activity related to anxiety regulation. By understanding these dynamics, the research seeks to improve treatment outcomes for children with anxiety disorders.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective treatment strategies for pediatric anxiety, ultimately improving the mental health and well-being of children.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that parental involvement can significantly impact anxiety treatment outcomes, suggesting that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
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Yale University
New Haven, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kitt, Elizabeth Rachael — Yale University
- Study coordinator: Kitt, Elizabeth Rachael
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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.