Parent-Based Treatment for Adolescent Anxiety
- Study IRB#:2000040413
- Last Updated:04/14/2026
The Yale Child Study Center Anxiety & Mood Disorders Program is enrolling families in an IRB-approved research study of parent-based therapy for teen anxiety. Teens 14-17 years old and their parents may be eligible. The study includes two assessments with parents and teens to complete interviews and questionnaires. Between these assessments, parents are randomly assigned to 1 of 2 approaches to learn evidence-based strategies for supporting a teen with anxiety (over 12 weeks).
The study can be done completely remotely at no cost to your family, and teens can earn up to $100 for participating. If you are interested in participating in this study, please email anxiety.csc@yale.edu or call (203) 737-4644.
Contact Us
For more information about this study, including how to volunteer, contact:
o Yale Anxiety & Mood Disorders Program
- Phone Number: 1-203-737-4644
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You can help our team find trials you might be eligible for by creating a volunteer profile in MyChart. To get started, create a volunteer profile, or contact helpusdiscover@yale.edu, or call +18779788343 for more information.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Child is 14-17 years old and struggles with anxiety
- Child has been living with the parent for more than 1 year for at least 50% of the time
- Parent and child are proficient in English
- Family is located anywhere in United States or Canada
- Child does not currently participate in any other therapy, unless receiving the same therapy for > 4 months prior to enrollment
- Child does not currently use any psychiatric medication, unless receiving the same dose for > 6 months prior to enrollment
Exclusion Criteria:
- Child has any of the following:
- autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disability, neurocognitive disorders, alcohol or substance use disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and other psychotic disorders
- attempted suicide in the past 3 months
- Parent has any of the following:
- intellectual disability, neurocognitive disorders, untreated bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or other psychotic disorders
