Evaluation of a Primary Prevention Program for Anxiety Disorders Using Story Books

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Anxiety
• Interventions: Behavioral: Dominique's Handy Tricks

• Registration Number: NCT01392690
• Lead Sponsor: Universite du Quebec en Outaouais

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to assess the impact of a primary prevention program for anxiety disorders.

This study was completed between 2000 and 2002, with the final report transmitted to the Quebec ministry of health in 2003.

Detailed Description

This study reports the results of a study evaluating a book-supported prevention program "Dominique's Handy Tricks" for anxiety disorders in children aged 9 to 12 years of age. This cognitive-behavioural program is delivered using a combination of story-based books and workshop sessions. The originality of the program comes from the use of story books that were not developed for anxiety management specifically. Every session is based on a story describing characters facing common stressors in childhood and how they managed to cope with their daily problems. In our randomized control trial with 46 children, participation in the program lead to a significant improvement in coping skills, self-efficacy, anxiety sensitivity, signs of anxiety and phobic avoidance. The theoretical and practical elements underlying the delivery of this primary prevention programs are described. It is suggested that such an approach, without any labelling specific to anxiety disorders, can be useful in universal primary prevention programs.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2000-03
• Primary Completion: 2002-08
• Study Completion: 2002-08
• Status Verified: 2011-07
• Study First Submitted: 2011-07-07
• Study First Submitted QC: 2011-07-11
• Study First Posted: 2011-07-12
• Last Update Submitted: 2011-07-27
• Last Update Posted: 2011-07-28

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 73

Inclusion Criteria

Not provided

Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Dominique's handy tricks	Dominique's Handy Tricks	Children assisted to 10 workshops where they learned exercises to control their stress and anxiety.

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Change from pre-program on the Coping scale for children and youth	Pre (week 0), Post (week 10), F-up (6-months)	Self-report questionnaire. Participants were assessed before implementing the prevention program (pre), after the program (week 10) and at the 6-month follow-up.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Change from pre-program on the Childhood anxiety sensitivity index	Pre (week 0), Post (week 10), F-up (6-months)	Self-report questionnaire. Self-report questionnaire. Participants were assessed before implementing the prevention program (pre), after the program (week 10) and at the 6-month follow-up.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Universite du Quebec en Outaouais; 🇨🇦 Gatineau, Quebec, Canada