Test of an Inhibitory Learning Model of Extinction in Treatment of Anxious Youth
Completed · Not applicable
Conditions studied: Anxiety Disorders
In brief
Recently, basic research conducted in adults has revealed that fear extinction, or the weakening of a learned fear response, may be best explained by principles of "inhibitory learning." New guidelines for the clinical practice of exposure therapy for anxiety disorders have arisen from research on inhibitory learning, but these guidelines have not yet been empirically tested in youth with anxiety disorders. The overall goal of this research is to investigate the acceptability, feasibility, and efficacy of conducting exposure therapy for anxiety disorders in youth according to clinical guidelines developed from basic research on inhibitory learning principles, using a pilot randomized controlled trial design.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT03372915
- Run by
- University of Colorado, Denver
- People needed
- 28
- Starts
- 2018-01-31
- Expected to finish
- 2020-12-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2020-12-17
Who can join
Age: 7 and older, up to 17. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Primary or secondary diagnosis of an anxiety disorder
- Ability of both child and caregiver to read and understand English
- Ability of child and at least one caregiver to attend weekly sessions
You may not qualify if…
- Diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder, intellectual development disorder, or limited cognitive functioning (i.e., documented Intelligence Quotient [IQ]<80).
- Diagnosis of a psychotic disorder or bipolar disorder
- Severe and current suicidal ideation, history of suicide attempt in past six months, or frequent and persistent self-injurious behavior
- Diagnosis of a substance use disorder or significant, recent substance use
- Any youth receiving concurrent individual therapy will also be excluded from the study.
Where it is running
- Children's Hospital Colorado — Aurora, Colorado, United States
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