Effectiveness of Group CBT in Children With Mixed Psychiatric Disorders (NCT05519943) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Effectiveness of Group CBT in Children With Mixed Psychiatric Disorders
103 participantsStarted 2016-07-01
Plain-language summary
This study aims to examine the immediate and longer-term effectiveness of a group cognitive behavioral therapy intervention (GCBT) in reducing internalizing and externalizing symptoms in children treated for mixed psychiatric disorders in naturalistic clinical settings. Further, the effectiveness of GCBT is compared to a treatment-as-usual condition (TAU). Within this study, it is hypothesized that children with mixed psychiatric disorders will exhibit improvements in parent-rated internalizing problem behavior and parent- and teacher-rated externalizing problem behavior following GCBT.
Who can participate
Age range
6 Years – 13 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Helsinki University Hospital child psychiatric outpatient clinic patients with symptoms of anxiety or depression, deficiencies in emotional and behavioral skills impairing functioning, and sufficient social and cognitive skills to participate in group work.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Helsinki University Hospital child psychiatric outpatient clinic patients with excessive physical aggression, excessive physical restlessness to enable skill training, or whose severity of psychiatric symptoms required individual psychotherapy (e.g., acute suicidality or psychosis).
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
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Change in parent- and teacher rated internalizing and externalizing symptoms
Timeframe: From referral to GCBT to 6-month follow-up