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Parent-Based Treatment for Adolescent Anxiety
Testing a Novel Parent-Based Treatment for Adolescent Anxiety Disorders
Who can join
Ages 14 to 17 · All sexes
Full eligibility criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Meet criteria for a primary DSM-5 AD, including separation anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, specific phobia, panic disorder, and agoraphobia (determined by the ADIS-C/P). * Cease all other psychosocial treatment, upon consultation with the project staff and service provider. * Not currently use any psychotropic medication, other than a stable dose (i.e., same dose for a minimum of 6 months prior to enrollment; no changes during course of the study) of a stimulant medication or selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). * Have an eligible and willing participating parent (see parent exclusions below). Exclusion Criteria: Adolescent: * Meet criteria for any DSM-5 disorder more impairing than the most impairing AD (determined by the ADIS-C/P). * Have any of the following disorders: autism spectrum disorder; intellectual disability; neurocognitive disorders; bipolar disorder; schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders; and alcohol and substance use disorders (determined by the Health History Form and ADIS-C/P). * Report a suicide attempt in the last 3 months, or current suicide intent and plans (determined by the ASQ). * Be a victim of past or present undisclosed abuse requiring investigation or ongoing supervision by the Department of Social Services. * Not have sufficient proficiency with the English language to complete assessments. Parents: * Have any of the following: intellectual disability; neurocognitive disorders; untreated bipolar disorder; untreated schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders; and untreated alcohol and substance use disorders (determined by the Health History Form). * Not be living with the adolescent at least 50% of the time for at least one year prior to enrollment. * Not have sufficient proficiency with the English language to complete assessments and treatment.
About the study
This study aims to test the efficacy of a parent-only approach to treating anxiety disorders in adolescents: SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions). The comparator is another parent-based approach, PES (Parent Education and Support). The study design is a randomized controlled trial with 2 treatment arms and 3 assessment points (pre, post, and follow-up) using questionnaire data and clinical interviews.
What is being tested
- Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE) (behavioral)
- Parent Educational Support (PES) (behavioral)
Sponsor: Yale University · Participants: 108 · Started: Nov 1, 2025
Contact the study team
- Rebecca Etkin, PhD · Phone: 203-737-4644
- Alison Magnotti, MA · Phone: 203-737-4644
Official record on ClinicalTrials.gov — NCT07219992
Locations in the U.S.
| Connecticut | Yale Child Study Center, New Haven |
From ClinicalTrials.gov, data retrieved Sep 30, 2026. Each study sets its own eligibility; the study team decides who can join.