Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 8 to 18

Training program for children with anxiety and shyness

Official title: Learn to Dare! Leiden

Run by Leiden University Medical Center · NCT06609824 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing a program called 'Learn to Dare!' to help children aged 8 to 18 who feel anxious or shy build confidence and face their fears.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages8 Years to 18 Years
SexAll
Enrollment48 (estimated)
SponsorLeiden University Medical Center
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Leiden, South Holland)
StatusRecruiting
StartedApril 2, 2024
Main results expectedDecember 31, 2028
Study endsDecember 31, 2028
Registry record updatedSeptember 24, 2024
Trial IDNCT06609824 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this program are children aged 8 to 18 who exhibit signs of anxiety or shyness but are not currently receiving treatment for these issues.

Probably not a fit

Children who are currently undergoing treatment for anxiety or other mental health issues may not benefit from this program.

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

What this trial studies

This project aims to provide a prevention training program called 'Learn to Dare!' for children aged 8 to 18 who struggle with anxiety and shyness. The program focuses on helping children build confidence and face their fears in a safe environment. Participants are screened and evaluated by research assistants and therapists to ensure they meet the eligibility criteria before starting the program. The effectiveness and satisfaction of the program will be assessed through various questionnaires and interviews with both the children and their parents.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly reduce anxiety and improve the confidence of children, allowing them to develop freely without the hindrance of fear.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown success with similar prevention programs for childhood anxiety, indicating a promising approach.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Cut-off scores of the SCARED: for girls 31 and for boys 27.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Currently under treatment for anxiety complaints or under treatment in the mental health care system for other internalizing complaints.
* Anxiety problems or comorbid problems that require attention or treatment (including a 6 or higher on the severity index (CSR) of the ADIS and a score above the clinical cut-off on the Child Depression Inventory.)
* Difficulty in understanding the training.

Where it's running

  • Leiden University
    Leiden, South Holland, Netherlands
    Recruiting

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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.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.