Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Parents of Children with Food Allergies
Group CBT in Parents of Children With Food Allergy
This study is testing if virtual therapy sessions can help parents of kids with food allergies feel less anxious and improve their quality of life.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 10 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Months to 17 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Missouri, Kansas City Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Kansas City, Missouri) |
| Trial ID | NCT06138431 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study offers virtual Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) sessions for parents of children with medically diagnosed food allergies. Participants will engage in six one-hour weekly group sessions aimed at addressing anxiety, depression, and quality of life. The effectiveness of the intervention will be assessed through various standardized questionnaires administered at baseline, post-intervention, and two months after completion. The study aims to enhance psychological functioning and overall family quality of life.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are parents over 18 years old with children aged 18 months to 17 years who have serious, medically diagnosed food allergies.
Not a fit: Parents with recent suicidal ideation, current substance abuse, or those undergoing psychiatric treatment may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly improve the mental health and quality of life for parents managing the challenges of their children's food allergies.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown that CBT can be effective in improving mental health outcomes for parents of children with chronic health conditions, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Parent, age \>18yrs 2. All genders 3. Child must be aged 18 months - 17yrs with serious food allergy(ies), medically diagnosed 4. Meets cut-offs for anxiety and/or depression on the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (need to define) 5. Parent can be on stable doses of antidepressants or anxiety medications but all doses must remain stable for 1 month before study and during it as well as for 2 months after the groups are completed: to fill out final questionnaires 6. Both parents of a child may enroll but will need to agree to fill out all questionnaires separately without discussing them with each other Exclusion Criteria: 1. Parental history of recent suicidal ideation / suicide attempt 2. Current Suicidal ideation 3. Current substance abuse 4. Parent currently in psychiatric treatment and medications being adjusted 5. Using OTC anxiety or depression relief, or CBD or medical marijuana 6. Parent receiving other therapies or group supports 7. Parent unable to attend 6 consecutive weekly group sessions and fill out questionnaires online also 2 months later or does not have access to WiFi.
Where this trial is running
Kansas City, Missouri
- University Health Behavioral Health Canvas Building — Kansas City, Missouri, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Jessica Hellings, MD — University of Missouri-Kansas City and University Health Behavioral Health
- Study coordinator: Jessica Hellings, MD
- Email: Jessica.Hellings@uhkc.org
- Phone: 816-404-6202
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.