RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT04978844

A Brief Emotion Focused Therapy for Preschoolers With Anxiety Disorders

The Bio-psycho-social Effects of a Novel Form of Psychotherapy for Preschool Children Suffering From Anxiety Disorders: a Comparison of Short-term Play Therapy, Dyadic Therapy and Controls

Sponsor

Interdisciplinary Center Herzliya

Enrollment

40 participants

Start Date

Apr 1, 2021

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Childhood Anxiety Disorder

Summary

The study will comprise of three groups of children (n=40): 1. A group receiving a novel short-term dynamic play therapy. 2. Dyadic therapy 3. Control group who will not receive therapy. All children will be assessed for psychopathology (anxiety, depression and behavioral problems) using standardized instruments such as semi-structured interview and self-reported questionnaires; EEG recordings will be performed from child and parents in order to asses brain synchrony; Cortisol (CT), Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), Oxytocin (OT) and Secretory Immunoglobulin A (SIgA) will be assessed by using saliva sampling; and father-mother-child interactions will be videotaped and analyzed. Narrative descriptions will be obtained from parents, and the interviews recorded for voice analysis. Assessment will be made at baseline and then bi-monthly for six months.

Eligibility

Min Age: 3 YearsMax Age: 6 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is testing a short-form emotion-focused therapy for young children (preschool age) who have been diagnosed with an anxiety disorder. The therapy aims to help both the child and parents manage anxiety symptoms through brief, structured sessions. **You may be eligible if...** - Your child is a preschooler (typically ages 2–6) presenting to the early childhood clinic at IDC Herzliya in Israel - Your child has been diagnosed with an anxiety disorder **You may NOT be eligible if...** - The parents and child do not live in the same household Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALIWOTCH

Arm 1

BEHAVIORALDyadic therapy

Arm 2

Locations(1)

The Preschool clinic at the Interdisciplinary Center Herzlyia

Herzliya, Select A State Or Province, Israel

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