RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06531980

Effectiveness of a Digital Application for Adolescents With Mild to Moderate Anxiety

Effektiviteten av en Digital Mestringsapp for Ungdommer Med Mild Til Moderat Angst

Sponsor

Haukeland University Hospital

Enrollment

128 participants

Start Date

Jan 16, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Anxiety Anxiety and Fear Adolescent - Emotional Problem

Summary

The goal of this randomized controlled trial is to investigate the effectiveness of a new therapist-guided rule based intervention in Bergen Municipality, Child and Family help center. Do they have a decrease in anxiety symptoms following the intervention? Do they have an increase in functional level following the intervention? Researchers will compare the therapist-guided rule based intervention with treatment as usual for adolescents with mild to moderate anxiety. Participants will use the intervention, which is based on CBT, for 8 weeks.

Eligibility

Min Age: 13 YearsMax Age: 16 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study tests whether a digital app can help teenagers in Bergen, Norway who experience mild to moderate anxiety. The app provides tools to manage anxious thoughts and feelings. Researchers want to find out if this kind of self-help digital tool can make a real difference compared to not using it. **You may be eligible if...** - You are 13 to 16 years old and live in Bergen, Norway - You have anxiety symptoms — such as feeling stressed, scared, worried, or having physical symptoms like stomachaches or a fast heart rate - Your anxiety gets in the way of everyday activities like school presentations, social events, or daily life - You can read Norwegian **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You are currently getting other psychological treatment - You have severe depression, thoughts of self-harm, OCD, psychosis, substance use issues, or autism - Your anxiety is mainly caused by bullying - You have missed more than half of school in the past three months Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

OTHERModi

The Modi course, an eight-week mobile application intervention for adolescents with anxiety symptoms, is based on cognitive therapy. Guided by a rule-based chatbot named "Anna," users navigate through predefined options and responses, learning about anxiety and recording their challenges. The app includes animated videos, illustrations, and audio files to enhance engagement. Modi consists of six chapters, with a focus on psychoeducation, the cognitive triangle, and exposure exercises. Participants receive guidance from two Modi therapists who provide weekly support via messages and scheduled phone calls, ensuring personalized assistance and addressing any issues throughout the course.

OTHERTreatment as usual

Participants receive usual treatment at their local Child and Family Services. This treatment, known as Treatment as Usual (TAU), is not standardized but reflects the care they would receive in regular practice. It aligns with national clinical guidelines and includes individual therapy, parental counseling, and assessments. Typically, the treatment is provided by a therapist trained in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) or a psychologist