Cognitive behavioral therapy for anxiety disorders in at-risk young children: A randomized controlled trial

Cognitive behavioral therapy for anxiety disorders in at-risk young children: A randomized controlled trial - CBT for anxiety disorders in at-risk young children: RCT

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

JPRN

Registry ID

JPRN-UMIN000057516

Enrollment

Registered

2025-06-10

Start date

2025-04-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-29

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Conditions

anxiety disorders

Interventions

The intervention group will undergo cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), including with the parents. Program components from previous CBT programs used in Western countries (e.g. Creswell et al., 2017)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: The study setting is mainstream kindergarten/nurseries in Japan, second year classes (aged 4-5). Children who scored 34 or above on the parent-rated scale (Preschool Anxiety Scale: PAS) were included.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: The exclusion criteria were: having been diagnosed with a developmental disorder or intellectual disability

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Anxiety Disorders Interview Schedule	—

Countries

Japan

Contacts

Public ContactTakahito Takahashi

University of Miyazaki Educational Clinical Psychology

takahito@cc.miyazaki-u.ac.jp0985-58-7457

Outcome results

None listed

Source: JPRN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jul 3, 2026