TerminatedNot Applicable

Virtual ACT for Adolescent Stress

Stopped: This study has stopped its recruitment.

United States14 participantsStarted 2021-03-03

Plain-language summary

This study aims to test the effectiveness of a 6-week long virtual Acceptance Commitment group therapy as a non-pharmaceutical intervention to improving other functional outcomes for adolescents with a chronic medical condition in comparison to no treatment.

Who can participate

Age range

14 Years – 21 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion criteria

. Children who are English speaking
. Children who are diagnosed with a chronic illness: Defined as a condition that lasts 1 year or more and requires ongoing medical attention or limits activities of daily living or both (excluding obesity).
. Children with access to a device with internet and webcam capabilities
. Children with access to a private setting to participate in the intervention
. Must be 18 years or older and legal guardian of enrolled child
. English or Spanish speaking, with an ability to read in their language

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Assess Change via the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS)

Timeframe: baseline at the start of study, through study competition (up to 6 weeks), change from baseline at 6 weeks, change from baseline at 10 weeks, change from baseline at 18 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04978610

SponsorChildren's Hospital Los Angeles

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-03-04

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