New treatment option for Social Anxiety Disorder
Official title Where We All Meet: ACT Approach to Adolescents Anxiety Disorders
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05906849
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Transdiagnostic approaches have been proposed as more truthfully representing mental health problems. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a transdiagnostic approach that proposes Psychological Inflexibility/Flexibility (PI/PF) as the root of human suffering/flourishing.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 14 to 18. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Healthy adolescent's sample: No mental health diagnosis;
- Adolescents with SAD sample: Main diagnosis of SAD;
- Adolescents with GAD sample: Main diagnosis of GAD. Note: adolescents presenting both GAD and SAD will be excluded as its inclusion could confound...
You likely can't join if
- Cognitive impairment (assessed through a clinical interview; MINI-KID [37,38]);
- Presence of psychotic symptoms or suicidal ideation (according to the MINI-KID [37,38]);
- Undergoing another treatment (e.g., medication) for a psychiatric condition.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Coimbra, Portugal
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 14 years to 18 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Coimbra, Portugal. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.