Specific phobias in children with learning disabilities (SPIRIT)

Specific phobias in children with learning disabilities (SPIRIT): An adaptation and feasibility study

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN34766613

Enrollment

115

Registered

2021-07-05

Start date

2021-07-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-10-21

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Conditions

Learning disorders - child Mental and Behavioural Disorders

Interventions

Phase 1a (Intervention Adaptation) We will establish an Intervention Adaptation Group (IAG) comprised of 6 to 8 key stakeholders who will be representatives from our PPI partners, family members, peo

Burton et al., 2017), and adapt it for use with children and adolescents who have mod

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Phase 2: 1. Aged 5 - 15 years 2. Existing diagnosis of moderate to severe LD, confirmed at screening 3. Suspected/diagnosed specific phobia (DSM-5), confirmed at screening 4. Parent/carer able to participate in the intervention

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Phase 2: 1. Currently receiving another psychological therapy for anxiety 2. Screening indicates anxiety behaviours are likely associated with a physical health condition (e.g. dental problems) 3. No consent obtained to take part in the research

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
1. Accrual rate recorded as the number of eligible participants who consent to participate in the study per month over 7 months. 2. Attrition rate recorded as the number of participants who consent to participate that remain in the study until the end of follow up 3. Response rate recorded as the number of completed assessments per measure at baseline and follow-up (within 4 weeks of completion of the intervention) 4. Therapist adherence to the intervention manual measured with fidelity ratings after the parent skills training workshop and after each telephone support session 5. Acceptability of the intervention and associated study procedures to parents, therapists and participants assessed using semi-structured interviews after the intervention is complete (between November 2021 and March 2022)	—

Measure

Time frame

1. Accrual rate recorded as the number of eligible participants who consent to participate in the study per month over 7 months. 2. Attrition rate recorded as the number of participants who consent to participate that remain in the study until the end of follow up 3. Response rate recorded as the number of completed assessments per measure at baseline and follow-up (within 4 weeks of completion of the intervention) 4. Therapist adherence to the intervention manual measured with fidelity ratings after the parent skills training workshop and after each telephone support session 5. Acceptability of the intervention and associated study procedures to parents, therapists and participants assessed using semi-structured interviews after the intervention is complete (between November 2021 and March 2022)

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Secondary

Measure	Time frame
There are no secondary outcome measures	—

Countries

England, United Kingdom

Contacts

Public ContactMagdalena Apanasionok

SPIRIT@warwick.ac.ukNo telephone contact available

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 5, 2026