Evaluation of Transdiagnostic versus Disorder-Specific, Internet-Based Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) for Social Phobia in Young People

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Social phobia among children and adolescents; Mental Health - Anxiety

• Registration Number: ACTRN12611000901909
• Lead Sponsor: Griffith University

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2011-08-24
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 260

Inclusion Criteria

Children and adolescents will be included in the study if they meet DSM-IV criteria for a primary diagnosis of social phobia with a clinical severity rating (CSR) of at least 4 (on a 0-8 scale). Comorbidity with other anxiety disorders and externalising disorders will be permissible as long as the social phobia is considered primary. Families must have access to a suitable computer and the internet, and be willing to participate in any of the three conditions.

Exclusion Criteria

As the internet program requires a minimum reading age of 8 years, children with an identified intellectual handicap or
learning disability will not be included. Children with a pervasive developmental disorder will also be excluded. For ethical reasons pertaining to the danger of potential self-harm, youngsters with clinical levels of depression (Clinician Severity Rating of 4 or higher on a 0-8 scale on the ADIS-C/P) will not be included in the program and will be referred elsewhere for assistance.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified