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A new parenting-based group intervention for young anxious children: results of a randomized controlled trial

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posted on 2023-06-07, 18:33 authored by Samantha Cartwright-HattonSamantha Cartwright-Hatton, Deb McNally, Andy FieldAndy Field, Stewart Rust, Ben Laskey, Clare Dixon, Bridie Gallagher, Richard Harrington, Chloe Miller, Kathryn Pemberton, Wendy Symes, Caroline White, Adrine Woodham
Objective Despite recent advances, there are still no interventions that have been developed for the specific treatment of young children who have anxiety disorders. This study examined the impact of a new, cognitive–behaviorally based parenting intervention on anxiety symptoms. Method Families of 74 anxious children (aged 9 years or less) took part in a randomized controlled trial, which compared the new 10-session, group-format intervention with a wait-list control condition. Outcome measures included blinded diagnostic interview and self-reports from parents and children. Results Intention-to-treat analyses indicated that children whose parent(s) received the intervention were significantly less anxious at the end of the study than those in the control condition. Specifically, 57% of those receiving the new intervention were free of their primary disorder, compared with 15% in the control condition. Moreover, 32% of treated children were free of any anxiety diagnosis at the end of the treatment period, compared with 6% of those in the control group. Treatment gains were maintained at 12-month follow-up. Conclusions This new parenting-based intervention may represent an advance in the treatment of this previously neglected group. Clinical trial registration information: Anxiety in Young Children: A Randomized Controlled Trial of a New Cognitive-Behaviourally Based Parenting Intervention; http://www.isrctn.org/; ISRCTN12166762.

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Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

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0890-8567

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Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins

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3

Volume

50

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242-251

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  • Psychology Publications

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  • Yes

Legacy Posted Date

2012-02-06

First Open Access (FOA) Date

2014-08-07

First Compliant Deposit (FCD) Date

2014-08-07

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