Anxiety Among Children: Adaptation and Effectiveness of the Program Super Skills for Life in Scho… (NCT07162402) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Anxiety Among Children: Adaptation and Effectiveness of the Program Super Skills for Life in School Settings
Pakistan126 participantsStarted 2021-09-16
Plain-language summary
Super Skills for Life (SSL) is a transdiagnostic prevention program designed for children with anxiety and depressive symptoms based on cognitive-behavioral therapy. This study is a Cluster Randomization Trial(cRCT) to determine the of the effectiveness of the SSL program to reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms along with improving self-esteem, social skills and overall quality of life in a sample of 126, 5th grade children recruited from 6 schools from Pakistan.
Schools were the unit of randomization and were randomly assigned to one of two experimental conditions; intervention group (SSL) and waiting list control (WLC) group. Assessments were conducted before and after the 8 sessions of intervention and follow-up assessment after 6 months.
Who can participate
Age range
9 Years – 13 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Inclusion Criteria of the study was a selection of children of Grade 5th presented with anxiety symptoms according to their scores equal to or greater than 25 on a total scale score of The Screen for Child Anxiety Related Emotional Disorders (SCARED) with age 9 and 13 years, who can speak and understand Urdu easily.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Children who have any serious physical/medical diseases, diagnosed mental health issues, developmental delays, or learning difficulties, and are under any psychological treatment were excluded. Furthermore, children who had undergone any surgery or experienced serious traumatic events in the past 6 months and who did not get permission from their parents with written informed consent from parents/ not willing to were also excluded.
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.
1This trial tested a program called 'Super Skills for Life' in school settings — since it's already completed, has any of the results been published, and would my child's doctor or school counselor have access to those findings?
2The study measured anxiety and depression using specific screening tools like the SCARED and CES-DC — would it make sense to have my child assessed with those same tools to better understand where they stand before considering any program like this?
3Since this was a school-based program, how does that kind of group intervention compare to individual therapy for a child dealing with anxiety, depression, or low self-esteem — which approach might be a better fit for my child's specific situation?
4This trial is listed as Phase NA, meaning it's more of a behavioral or educational study than a drug trial — does that change the types of risks or benefits we should think about, and are there any concerns about a group-based school program for my child?
5Are there similar evidence-based programs or treatments already available outside of a trial that target the same combination of anxiety, social skills, and emotional problems that this study was looking at?
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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
1
The Screen for Child Anxiety Related Emotional Disorders (SCARED)
Timeframe: Immediately after Intervention and Followup after 6 months
2
The Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale for Children (CES-DC)
Timeframe: Immediately post intervention and after 6 months