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Youth Emotional and Behavioral Treatment Study

Psychological Assessment and Treatment of Youth Emotional and Behavioral Dysregulation

Who can join

Ages 4 to 17 · All sexes

Inclusion Criteria:

* Children between the ages of 4-17 years
* (a) a principal diagnosis of an anxiety or mood disorder per DSM-5 criteria, OR (b) parent report of clinically impairing irritability, emotional dysregulation, and/or disruptive behavior in youth
* Child and parent must be able to complete consent documents, assessments, and participate in treatment in English without a translator
* At least one parent must be available and willing to participant in both phases.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Gross neurological, sensory, or motor impairment
* History of seizure disorder, psychosis, or organic brain syndrome
* Conditions requiring acute intervention, e.g., active suicidality
* Non-English speaking child or parent

About the study

This study aims to characterize key mechanisms underlying the development, maintenance, and treatment of severe irritability in a clinically heterogeneous sample of school-aged youth.

What is being tested

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (behavioral)

Sponsor: Florida State University · Participants: 500 · Started: May 7, 2026

Contact the study team

• Sherelle Harmon, PhD · Phone: 18506458724

Official record on ClinicalTrials.gov — NCT07296939

Locations in the U.S.

Conditions

• Depression
• Anxiety

From ClinicalTrials.gov, data retrieved Sep 29, 2026. Each study sets its own eligibility; the study team decides who can join.