Delivering cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) for children and adolescents via videoconferencing: A partially randomized patient preferences (PRPP) feasibility study

Delivering cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) for children and adolescents via videoconferencing: A partially randomized patient preferences (PRPP) feasibility study - CBTvideo feasibility

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

DRKS

Registry ID

DRKS00029172

Enrollment

Registered

2022-06-02

Start date

2022-06-21

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-01

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Conditions

Diagnosis of an internalizing disorder (e.g., anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorders [OCD]) and/or an externalizing disorder (e.g., attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder [ADHD], Oppositional Defiant Disorder [ODD])

Interventions

Group 1: Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) delivered via videoconferencing (6 sessions) Group 2: Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) delivered in-person (6 sessions)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

11 Years to 18 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: a) 11;00 – 18;11 years of age b) (Suspected) Diagnosis of an externalizing disorder (e.g., attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder [ADHD], Oppositional Defiant Disorder [ODD]) or an internalizing disorder (e.g., anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorders [OCD]) c) Externalizing or internalizing mental health problems (FBB-SCREEN Externalizing or Internalizing scale Stanine = 7) d) IQ > 70 (clinical impression) e) Informed consent of both parents / guardians and an assent of the child / adolescent

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: a) presence of a contraindication for outpatient CBT (e.g., need for more intensive treatment)

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Children’s emotional and behavioral problems assessed with (a) the standardized rating scale Brief Problem Monitor (BPM) (parent and self-rating) and (b) an Individual Problem Checklist (parent and self-rating) before and after the treatment phase.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
1) Treatment preferences and acceptance of randomization at study enrollment. 2) therapeutic alliance (child-, parent- and therapist-rated "Beziehungsfragebogen für die Kinder- und Jugendlichenpsychotherapie"), treatment satisfaction (Client Satisfaction Questionnaire), and acceptability of videoconference delivered CBT assessed with rating scales at the end of the treatment phase. 3) Patients’ views and opinions regarding study design and outcome measures assessed in child and parent telephone interviews at the two-week follow-up using a semi-structured interview guideline.	—

Measure

Time frame

1) Treatment preferences and acceptance of randomization at study enrollment. 2) therapeutic alliance (child-, parent- and therapist-rated "Beziehungsfragebogen für die Kinder- und Jugendlichenpsychotherapie"), treatment satisfaction (Client Satisfaction Questionnaire), and acceptability of videoconference delivered CBT assessed with rating scales at the end of the treatment phase. 3) Patients’ views and opinions regarding study design and outcome measures assessed in child and parent telephone interviews at the two-week follow-up using a semi-structured interview guideline.

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Countries

Germany

Contacts

Public ContactElena von Wirth

Ausbildungsinstitut für Kinder- und Jugendlichenpsychotherapie (AKiP) an der Uniklinik Köln

elena.von-wirth@uk-koeln.de+4922147889878

Outcome results

None listed

Source: DRKS (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jun 11, 2026