Disseminating Evidence-based Practice to the Schools: CBT for Child Anxiety

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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The present study aims to test the implementation and sustainability of (a) a Computer-Assisted Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment (CACBT) for youth anxiety and (b) the BASC-2 TRS to identify anxious youth in the school setting using a cohort-sequential design (i.e., three years at 20 schools over the span of five years). 'Camp Cope-A-Lot (Computer-assisted CBT program)'

Detailed Description
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The present study will test the implementation and sustainability of (a) a Computer-Assisted Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment (CACBT) for youth anxiety and (b) the BASC-2 TRS to identify anxious youth in the school setting using a cohort-sequential design (i.e., three years at 20 schools over the span of five years). There are 3 phases: Phase I (baseline): Gather data on prevalence and services provided via screening measures and treatment trackers: Phase II (implementation): Train school staff in the identification of anxious youth (i.e. BASC-2 TRS) and the provision of the intervention (i.e., CACBT), modifying assessment and treatment procedures so as to best fit each individual school. Identify barriers and facilitators of implementation by gathering the qualitative experience of school staff: Phase II (sustainability): Discontinue training and supervision. Assess sustainability of the assessment and intervention. Identify barriers and facilitators of implementation by gathering the qualitative experience of school staff. 'Camp Cope-A-Lot (Computer-assisted CBT program)

Official Title
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Disseminating Evidence-based Practice to the Schools: CBT for Child Anxiety

Conditions
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Anxiety Disorders

Intervention / Treatment
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* Behavioral: Camp Cope-A-Lot (Computer-assisted CBT program)


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: All mental health workers (e.g., guidance, social work, school psychologists) in the schools will be eligible to be trained. Exclusion Criteria: None.
Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Treatment
Allocation: Non-Randomized
Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Experimental: Wave 1<br>South New Jersey school service providers. | Behavioral: Camp Cope-A-Lot (Computer-assisted CBT program)<br>* Camp Cope-A-Lot is a computer-assisted program that includes psychoeducation and clinician guided exposure tasks for anxious children.<br>|
| Experimental: Wave 2<br>Philadelphia suburbs and surrounding community service providers | Behavioral: Camp Cope-A-Lot (Computer-assisted CBT program)<br>* Camp Cope-A-Lot is a computer-assisted program that includes psychoeducation and clinician guided exposure tasks for anxious children.<br>|
| Experimental: Wave 3<br>Mississauga, ON (Canada) school district service providers. | Behavioral: Camp Cope-A-Lot (Computer-assisted CBT program)<br>* Camp Cope-A-Lot is a computer-assisted program that includes psychoeducation and clinician guided exposure tasks for anxious children.<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Change in the number of children identified as anxious. |  | Baseline, end of year 1, end of year 2, end of year 3 | 
| Change in the number of children treated for anxiety. |  | Baseline, end of year 1, end of year 2, end of year 3 |