Clinical trials: Pediatric Anxiety Disorders
Obsessive-compulsive Disorder
D-Cycloserine Augmentation of Therapy for Pediatric Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) has proven efficacy for treatment of pediatric obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Yet, CBT does not help all children and those who benefit often remain symptomatic upon treatment completion.
- Trial name
- NCT00864123
- Testing
- Cognitive-behavioral therapy, D-cycloserine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of South Florida
Anxiety, Lacerations
Intranasal Midazolam for Treatment of Anxiety in Children Undergoing Suturing in the Pediatric Emergency Department
Laceration repair can cause significant anxiety in children. As open wounds account for 21-25% of injuries in children presenting to the emergency department, the management of anxiety is of great importance.
- Trial name
- NCT02618772
- Testing
- Midazolam, Saline
- Volunteers
- 79 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- McGill University Health Centre/Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
2/2 D-Cycloserine Augmentation of CBT for Pediatric OCD
The purpose of this study is to find out if D-Cycloserine (DCS), taken at the same time as a child gets cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can help children with pediatric obsessive-compulsive disorder.
- Trial name
- NCT01404208
- Testing
- D-Cycloserine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 206 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Dental Anxiety
Augmented Reality Distraction for Reducing Pain in Pediatric Dental Procedures
This randomized controlled trial evaluates the effectiveness of augmented reality (AR) as a distraction technique to reduce procedural pain and anxiety in children aged 6-10 undergoing primary tooth extraction.
- Trial name
- AR (NCT06954883)
- Testing
- Augmented Reality Distraction, Standard Care (Tell-Show-Do Technique)
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Assiut University
Pain, Anxiety
Vibrating, Cold Device for Pediatric Intravenous (IV) Cannulation Pain Relief
The purpose of this study is to test the effectiveness of Buzzy®, a battery-powered reusable device that provides cold and vibration, in reducing the pain associated with intravenous (IV) cannulation.
- Trial name
- NCT01394250
- Testing
- Buzzy, Topical Lidocaine 4% Cream
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 240 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Growth Hormone Deficiency
Comparison of a Needle-free Injection Method With a Needle-syringe Injection Method
The purpose of this study is to obtain psychological response and user preference information on the use of the T jet® device versus the traditional subcutaneous injection administration of Tev Tropin®.
- Trial name
- T-jet® (NCT00990340)
- Testing
- T-jet® containing TevTropin®, TevTropin® needle-syringe injection method
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- Teva Branded Pharmaceutical Products R&D, Inc.
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Children
Intravenous Immunoglobulin for PANDAS
Background: Some children experience a sudden onset of symptoms similar to those found in obsessive-compulsive disorder that may be caused by the body s reaction to an infection with streptococcal bacteria, most commonly seen as…
- Conditions
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Children, Anxiety Disorder, Autoimmune Disease
- Trial name
- NCT01281969
- Testing
- Gamunex Intravenous Immunoglobulin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Anxiety
Audiovisual Interactive Games to Alleviate Pediatric Perioperative Anxiety
Pediatric anxiety upon induction of anesthesia is widely prevalent and can lead to negative patient psychological impact and hindrance to induction of anesthesia.
- Trial name
- NCT06111742
- Testing
- Bedside Entertainment and Relaxation Theater (BERT)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 178 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Yale University
Post Operative Pain Management in Children With Tonsillectomy/Adenoidectomy
Preoperative Gabapentin for Post-tonsillectomy Pain in Children
The typical post-operative course for children following surgical removal of their tonsils and adenoids can be challenging, especially for pain control.
- Trial name
- NCT01707420
- Testing
- Gabapentin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Pain, Procedural, Procedural Anxiety
Evaluating the Feasibility of VR for Pediatric Renal Biopsies
The purpose of this study is to assess the use of virtual reality (VR) as an adjunct or alternative to pharmacologic sedation in pediatric patients undergoing renal biopsy.
- Conditions
- Pain, Procedural, Procedural Anxiety, Sedation Complication
- Trial name
- NCT05267704
- Testing
- Oculus Go Virtual Reality Headset
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Anxiety
Pediatric Anxiety Intervention With an Entertaining Video Game: Feasibility Study
This research study aims to test the feasibility and effectiveness of using an entertaining video game as an addition to traditional therapy for the treatment of anxiety disorders in youth, particularly those youth who may have…
- Trial name
- NCT02713425
- Testing
- Entertaining Video Game
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Anxiety
Perioperative Virtual Reality for Pediatric Anesthesia
The goal of this study is to evaluate the use of immersive audiovisual distraction and virtual reality to reduce perioperative anxiety in pediatric patients undergoing surgery at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital.
- Trial name
- NCT03583450
- Testing
- Perioperative virtual reality headset with mobile app
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 71 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Fragile x Syndrome
Ganaxolone Treatment in Children With Fragile X Syndrome
This Phase 2 proof-of-concept study is a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, crossover study to investigate ganaxolone treatment in children with fragile x syndrome (FXS).
- Trial name
- NCT01725152
- Testing
- Ganaxolone
- Where
- 2 sites in United States, Belgium
- Volunteers
- 59 people
- Sponsor
- Marinus Pharmaceuticals
Behavior, Child, Anxiety, Dental
Virtual Reality in Pediatric Dentistry
Dental Fear and Anxiety is an emotional experiences affecting many children and adolescents which can lead to behavioral problems in the dental setting.
- Trial name
- NCT05585905
- Testing
- Virtual Reality, Basic Behavior Guidance Techniques
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Southern California
Anxiety Neuroses, Anxiety States, Neurotic
A Study in Pediatric Participants With Generalized Anxiety Disorder
The purpose of this study is to find out if duloxetine [30-120 milligrams (mg)] given once a day by mouth for 10 weeks to children and adolescents, is better than placebo when treating Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD).
- Conditions
- Anxiety Neuroses, Anxiety States, Neurotic, Neuroses, Anxiety
- Trial name
- NCT01226511
- Testing
- Duloxetine
- Where
- 24 sites in United States, Mexico and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 281 people
- Sponsor
- Eli Lilly and Company
Postoperative Pain, Preoperative Anxiety
Relationship Between Preoperative Anxiety, Postoperative Pain, and Emergence Delirium in Pediatric Surgery
The goal of this observational study is to learn if preoperative anxiety levels can predict the quality of early postoperative recovery, pain intensity, and the occurrence of emergence delirium in pediatric patients aged 2 to 7…
- Conditions
- Postoperative Pain, Preoperative Anxiety, Emergence Delirium in Pediatric Anesthesia, Urogenital Diseases
- Trial name
- NCT07343388
- Testing
- Standardized Perioperative Management and Observational Assessment
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 114 people
- Sponsor
- Aydin Adnan Menderes University
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Ketamine Treatment for Pediatric-Refractory Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
This pilot study is proposed to determine the acceptability, feasibility and potential efficacy of ketamine, a medication that modulates glutamate in the brain, as a rapid treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)…
- Trial name
- NCT02422290
- Testing
- Ketamine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- New York State Psychiatric Institute
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
N-acetylcysteine (NAC) for Pediatric Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Pediatric Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) affects 1-3% of children. The investigators currently have effective first-line interventions for pediatric OCD such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and pharmacotherapy with…
- Trial name
- NCT01172275
- Testing
- N-Acetylcysteine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- Yale University
Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety Disorders
Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Trial of Riluzole in Pediatric Bipolar Disorder
Pediatric Bipolar Disorder (BD) is uncommon in children. Its symptoms include periods of manic behavior (being overly happy or giddy, feeling grandiose, feeling a decreased need for sleep, having too much energy, moving more than…
- Conditions
- Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety Disorders, Bipolar Affective Disorder, Bipolar Depression
- Trial name
- NCT00805493
- Testing
- Riluzole
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder in Children
This study will determine whether cognitive behavioral therapy delivered by either psychologists or psychiatrists can improve the effectiveness of serotonin reuptake inhibitor treatment in children with obsessive compulsive…
- Trial name
- NCT00074815
- Testing
- Serotonin reuptake inhibitors management, Cognitive behavioral therapy by a psychologist, Instructional cognitive behavioral therapy by a psychiatrist
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 124 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University