Plain-English translation of NCT05603000 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
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This trial is testing Emotion Focused Family Therapy (EFFT), a 6-week group program designed to help parents better support their children who are struggling with anxiety, depression, or behavior challenges. Half of the families will receive the treatment right away, and the other half will wait a few months before starting, which helps researchers understand whether the program actually works. The study will look at how the treatment affects both parents and children, as well as their relationship with each other.
Many children experience anxiety, depression, and behavior difficulties, and parents often feel stuck trying to help. This trial is testing whether teaching parents specific emotion-focused skills can improve their ability to support their children and strengthen family relationships.
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If you join this trial, you'll be randomly placed into either the treatment group or a waitlist group. If you're in the treatment group, you'll attend 6 weeks of family therapy sessions held as a group with other families. You'll complete questionnaires and assessments before the program starts, right after it ends, and again 4 months later to see if the benefits last. If you're on the waitlist, you'll wait about 4 months, then have the chance to receive the same treatment.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 2, 2026 · Not medical advice
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