Online Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Anxiety Related to Pediatric Asthma: A Feasibility Study

Status: Recruiting
Location: See location...
Intervention Type: Behavioral
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY

Asthma is a chronic condition affecting approximately 5-15% of all Swedish children. Research has shown that asthma may be associated with increased anxiety and worry, with children who have asthma being twice as likely to experience anxiety compared to those without asthma. The coexistence of anxiety and asthma can worsen asthma symptoms and heighten anxiety, as it can be challenging to distinguish between the two conditions. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a recommended treatment for anxiety in children, but few studies have examined the effectiveness of CBT in children with both asthma and anxiety. Our research group has previously developed internet-delivered CBT (Internet-CBT) targeting anxiety in asthma for adults, yielding promising results. Internet-CBT can significantly improve access to treatment and has been shown to be both effective and safe for other medical conditions. The primary aim of this project is to investigate whether Internet-CBT can contribute to improved quality of life, better asthma control, and reduced anxiety in children and adolescents whose asthma is complicated by their own or their parents' anxiety. We have previously developed Internet-CBT for adults with asthma and anxiety with promising outcomes. For this study, we have adapted the treatment for children, adolescents, and their parents and will evaluate its feasibility and clinical effectiveness.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 8
Maximum Age: 17
Healthy Volunteers: f
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• Age 8-17 years

• A diagnosis of asthma made by a physician and confirmed by the parents

• Some anxiety related to asthma reported by either parent of child (Do you feel stressed or worried about your asthma? yes/no) and/or some restriction by asthma in daily life, which could indicate a pattern of avoidance behavior (Do you feel hindered by your asthma in your daily life? yes/no)

Locations
Other Locations
Sweden
Centre for Psychiatry Research, Karolinska Institutet & Stockholm Health Care
RECRUITING
Stockholm
Contact Information
Primary
Marianne Bonnert, PhD
marianne.bonnert@ki.se
+46737482864
Backup
Ulrika Ehrén, MSc
ulrika.ehren@ki.se
Time Frame
Start Date: 2024-12-01
Estimated Completion Date: 2026-06
Participants
Target number of participants: 30
Treatments
Experimental: Internet-CBT
Internet-CBT including 8 weekly modules
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: Karolinska Institutet

This content was sourced from clinicaltrials.gov