Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Parents of Children with Food Allergies

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

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.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

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 it's running

• 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

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.