specific fear Specific phobia
Conditions
Interventions
Three conditions receiving each three sessions:
A. 1 Psycho-education session (PE) + 2 exposure sessions with the therapist
(EXP)
B. 1 PE + 2 EXP sessions in which the homework exercises for the chil
Sponsors
Rijksuniversiteit Groningen
Eligibility
Age
2 Years to 17 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: * Aged between 8-12 years old and in primary school * Sufficient knowledge of the Dutch language * Meeting the criteria of a specific phobia of the situational or animal subtype
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: * Absence of permission of legal guardian(s) * Currently in treatment or receiving medication for anxiety * Received Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for anxiety in the past 12 months * Specific phobia that do not fall under the situational or animal subtype * Different and more urgent request for help * (Risk of) suicidality, psychosis or domestic violence
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The main study parameter is specific phobia diagnosis of the animal/situational subtype. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary: Subjective level of fear Fearful cognitions Bodily tension Avoidance Coping Approach behaviour Self-efficacy Other: Healthcare costs Quality of life Specific phobia severity General comorbidity Comorbid anxiety and depression Parental fear Parental modelling behaviours Demographic variables Credibility and expectancy of the treatment Treatment compliance Treatment satisfaction Treatment integrity Therapeutic alliance | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed