Personalized intervention for youth with anxiety or OCD
All Hands on Deck: Youth, Therapists, Parents and School Professionals Joining Forces in a Personalized, Brief and Intensive Exposure-based Intervention for Youth With Persistent Anxiety or Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
This study is testing a new treatment called 'HANDS-ON' for kids and teens aged 10-18 with anxiety or OCD who haven't improved with regular therapy, to see if it helps them feel better.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 12 (estimated) |
| Ages | 10 Years to 18 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Accare Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Groningen) |
| Trial ID | NCT06152913 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This project evaluates a new treatment called 'HANDS-ON' designed for children and adolescents aged 10-18 who have not benefited from standard cognitive behavioral therapy for anxiety disorders or obsessive-compulsive disorder. The intervention focuses on personalized, brief, and intensive exposure-based techniques, incorporating collaboration with children, parents, and teachers to set meaningful treatment goals. The study employs a multiple baseline single-case experimental design, collecting both qualitative and quantitative data through questionnaires completed by participants and their families. The aim is to optimize the HANDS-ON intervention and prepare for future randomized controlled trials.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are children and adolescents aged 10-18 who meet the criteria for anxiety disorders or OCD and have not seen sufficient improvement from previous cognitive behavioral therapy.
Not a fit: Patients with severe psychiatric symptoms other than anxiety or OCD that interfere with safety or require immediate intervention may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could provide an effective treatment option for youth with anxiety or OCD who do not respond to traditional therapies.
How similar studies have performed: While there is limited evidence for this specific approach, other studies have explored intensive exposure-based interventions, indicating potential for success in similar populations.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age between 10-18 years old; * Meeting DSM-5 criteria for an anxiety disorder/OCD, based on a semi-structured interview (SCID-5 Jr; \[12\]) and clinical judgement of an experienced and authorized clinician; * Non-responder to previous CBT (insufficient benefits from previous CBT for AD/OCD). Comorbid diagnoses are allowed except for those interfering with safety or warranting immediate treatment, e.g., acute suicidality or psychosis. Exclusion Criteria: * Severe psychiatric symptoms other than anxiety/OCD interfering with safety or warranting immediate intervention, e.g. psychosis or acute suicidality.
Where this trial is running
Groningen
- Accare — Groningen, Netherlands (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: L. Wolters, Dr. — Accare
- Study coordinator: L. Wolters, Dr.
- Email: l.wolters@accare.nl
- Phone: (050) 368 11 00
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.