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A randomized controlled trial of internet-delivered cognitive behaviour therapy for adolescent anxiety disorders in a routine clinical care setting with and without parent sessions

Waite, P. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1967-8028, Marshall, T. and Creswell, C. (2019) A randomized controlled trial of internet-delivered cognitive behaviour therapy for adolescent anxiety disorders in a routine clinical care setting with and without parent sessions. Child and Adolescent Mental Health, 24 (3). pp. 242-250. ISSN 1475-3588

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To link to this item DOI: 10.1111/camh.12311

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Background: Computerized treatments have been shown to be effective in young people with anxiety disorders within research settings. The aims of this study were to evaluate a self-completed, therapist-supported online treatment for adolescent anxiety disorders in a routine clinical care setting, and examine whether additional sessions for parents improved treatment outcome. Method: 60 adolescents (13-18 years) referred by primary and secondary care services for treatment of an anxiety disorder and their parent(s) were randomly allocated to begin treatment immediately or after a 16-week waitlist. Half the parents (receiving treatment immediately or after a waitlist) were allocated to receive sessions themselves. Assessments were conducted pre- and post-treatment and at 6-month follow-up. Results: There was no significant difference post-treatment between the immediate treatment and waitlist groups in remission of primary anxiety disorder (Odds Ratio (OR) = 2.19, 95% CI 0.72-6.70). Parent sessions did not significantly improve adolescent outcomes immediately or at 6-month follow-up (OR = 0.75, 95% CI 0.26-2.15; OR = 1.14, 95% CI 0.42-3.15). Conclusions: Within a routine clinical care setting, a therapist-supported online treatment failed to deliver significantly better outcomes for adolescents with anxiety disorders than a waitlist. Further research is needed to develop more effective treatments for this population.

Item Type:Article
Refereed:Yes
Divisions:Life Sciences > School of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences > Department of Psychology
ID Code:81278
Publisher:Wiley

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