An Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Psychoeducation Single Session Intervention on Childhood Anx… (NCT07656220) | Clinical Trial Compass
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An Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Psychoeducation Single Session Intervention on Childhood Anxiety for Carers of Children With a Long-Term Health Condition
United Kingdom17 participantsStarted 2025-10-21
Plain-language summary
The goal of this feasibility study was to assess the acceptability and feasibility of the ACT-based training package for carers of children with a long-term health condition (LTHC) who also experience anxiety.
The main aims were to answer:
Is the intervention feasible? Is the intervention acceptable?
The secondary aim were to answer:
Does the intervention impact how carers approach and manage their child's anxiety?
Participants completed two questionnaires, prior to watching the online training videos. They were then asked to complete another questionnaire. Two weeks later, participants were contacted via email to complete two questionnaires, one of which was a repeat from prior to completing the training.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Primary care giver of children aged 5-12 years
* The child has a long term health condition (LTHC)
Exclusion Criteria:
* Carers of children with a learning disability or waiting for an assessment for a learning disability, not including ADHD or dyslexia. This does however include Autism.
* Participants must be over 18
* Access to their own electronic device
* Not have sufficient proficiency in spoken English
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 used a single-session psychoeducation approach based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help carers support children with long-term health conditions who have anxiety — can you tell me whether the results showed this was actually useful for families like ours, and whether this kind of intervention might be appropriate for us to explore?
2Since this trial is now completed and was rated as 'NA' phase — meaning it wasn't a drug trial but a psychological intervention study — what do the findings from the structured feedback questionnaires tell us about whether carers found it helpful and feasible in real life?
3Because this was a single-session intervention, which sounds much less demanding than ongoing therapy, do you think something like this could realistically fit into our situation, or would a longer programme be more appropriate for our child's specific condition?
4Are there existing ACT-based or anxiety-focused carer support programmes already available through our care team that are similar to what this trial was testing, so we don't have to wait for this research to be translated into standard care?
5Given that this study focused on carers rather than directly on the child, do you think addressing my own skills and responses to my child's anxiety is something worth prioritising alongside any direct treatment my child might receive?
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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.