Improving anxiety management in pediatric primary care
Enhancing the Capacity of Pediatric Primary Care Providers: a Pilot Trial of Anxiety Action Plan
This study is testing a new plan to help primary care doctors support kids with anxiety better, especially in places where mental health help is hard to find.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Ages | 6 Years to 17 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UConn Health Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (West Hartford, Connecticut) |
| Trial ID | NCT06104904 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial aims to enhance pediatric primary care providers' ability to assist children struggling with anxiety through a randomized controlled trial. The study focuses on refining and assessing the feasibility of the Anxiety Action Plan (AxAP), a brief intervention designed to reduce pediatric anxiety, which will be delivered by primary care providers in community clinics. Participating providers will receive training, implement the intervention, and engage in coaching sessions, while families will complete evaluations and receive the intervention if assigned to the MAPP condition. The goal is to improve access to care for anxious youth, particularly in areas with limited mental health resources.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are children aged 6-17 years who exhibit elevated anxiety symptoms.
Not a fit: Patients with contraindicated medical or psychiatric conditions, such as suicidality, or those currently receiving psychosocial treatment for anxiety may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly improve access to effective anxiety management for children in primary care settings.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success with similar interventions in primary care settings, indicating potential for effective implementation.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria for youth: * 6-17 years of age * Have elevated anxiety symptoms as indicated by a total Screen for Child Anxiety Rated Disorders score between 20 and 55 based on parent and/or child report Exclusion Criteria for youth: * Have a medical or psychiatric condition contraindicating participation (e.g., suicidality) based on clinical interview * Are receiving psychosocial mental health treatment for anxiety Inclusion Criteria for PCPs: * PCPs must have a PA, RN, NP, APRN or MD degree and be at least a part time employee in a primary care setting. There are no other inclusion/exclusion criteria.
Where this trial is running
West Hartford, Connecticut
- UConn Health — West Hartford, Connecticut, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Golda S Ginsburg, PhD — UConn Health
- Study coordinator: Golda S Ginsburg, PhD
- Email: gginsburg@uchc.edu
- Phone: 860-523-3788
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.