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Nanna Fensman Lassen1, Esben Hougaard1, Kristian Bech Arendt1
1Department of Psychology and Behavioural Sciences, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark.
Background:
Social anxiety disorder (SAD) is a common disorder in adolescence associated with extensive distress and long-term impairment. Generic cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) programs for anxiety disorders have shown poorer outcomes for adolescents with SAD than for other anxiety disorders.
Aim:
The aim of the present study is to investigate the efficacy of a disorder-specific group cognitive behavior therapy (G-CBT) program for youth SAD, the Cool Kids Anxiety Program - Social Enhanced (CK-E), developed at Macquarie University, Sidney, Australia.
Methods:
The study is a randomized controlled trial comparing CK-E to a generic G-CBT program for anxiety disorders. Approximately 96 adolescents aged 12 to 17 years are included with data points at pre- and post-treatment, and at 3 months and 1 year follow-ups.
Discussion:
The current study will provide more information about the efficacy of diagnosis-specific G-CBT treatment for youth SAD.
Trial Registration:
ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT03986827. Registered on 14 June 2019.
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