Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for youth with mood and anxiety disorders
I-CARE: A Pilot Study of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy(CBT) for Mood and Anxiety Disorders
This study is testing a new type of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy called CBT-MyOWL for young people aged 14-19 with mood and anxiety disorders to see if it helps them stick with treatment and feel better compared to standard therapy.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Ages | 14 Years to 19 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Toronto, Ontario) |
| Trial ID | NCT06532500 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial evaluates the feasibility and acceptability of a novel Cognitive Behavioural Therapy approach called CBT-MyOWL for youth aged 14-19 with mood and anxiety disorders. The study compares CBT-MyOWL to standard CBT to determine which method leads to better patient retention and outcomes. Key objectives include assessing the completion rates of the therapy and improvements in mental health indicators such as depression, anxiety, and self-harm. The trial aims to provide insights into the effectiveness of literature-based interventions in enhancing therapeutic engagement.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are youth aged 14-19 with a primary diagnosis of mood or anxiety disorders who can engage with the therapy.
Not a fit: Patients currently undergoing CBT or those with active psychosis or mania may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve treatment retention and mental health outcomes for youth with mood and anxiety disorders.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown positive outcomes with CBT approaches, but the specific CBT-MyOWL intervention is novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 14-19 * Primary diagnosis of a mood disorder or an anxiety disorder * Ability to understand written and spoken English and to read a novel * Treating physician considers CBT as indicated for the patient Exclusion Criteria: * Patients already participating in active CBT therapy or recently completed CBT treatment (within the past 3 months) * Active psychosis or mania
Where this trial is running
Toronto, Ontario
- Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre — Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Mark Sinyor, MD — Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
- Study coordinator: Prudence Chan, HBSc
- Email: poming.chan@sri.utoronto.ca
- Phone: 416-480-4070
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.