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The effectiveness, acceptability and practicality of a combination of talking therapy and sensory based intervention for children aged 4-7 years old presenting with anxiety.

Not Applicable
Recruiting
Conditions
Anxiety
Mental Health - Anxiety
Registration Number
ACTRN12621000368831
Lead Sponsor
Tafadzwa Mavhunga
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Recruiting
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
8
Inclusion Criteria

•Children who meet the criteria for at least one anxiety disorder, which is confirmed during a clinical interview and supported by clinical documentation from their psychiatrist, paediatrician, clinical psychologist or GP.
•Children with at least one parent who will be willing to participate in the intervention program.
•Children aged 4-7 years, both boys and girls.
•Children with parents who will not travel within 18 weeks of commencing the study such that it will affect their therapy attendance.
•Parents and child able to engage in conversational English.

Exclusion Criteria

•Children with co-morbid diagnoses of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Oppositional Defiance disorder (ODD) and Psychosis.
•Children with Intellectual Disability.
•Children with a history of significant trauma with Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or sexual abuse.
•Children who are on anti-anxiety medication or other psychiatric medications.
•Children who are extremely unwell/anxious such that they cannot wait for up to 8 weeks to be seen.
•Children who are currently receiving psychotherapy or other psychological treatment for their anxiety.
•Children with attachment or reactive attachment disorder.

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
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Secondary Outcome Measures
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