Plain-English translation of NCT06212362 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
Read our Anxiety research guide →This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This trial is testing whether a new therapy program called Step-by-Step works as well as an established program called Cool Kids for treating anxiety in children. Both programs use cognitive behavioral therapy, which teaches children skills to manage worried thoughts and anxious feelings. The trial will help doctors understand which approach works best for different children and whether Step-by-Step can be delivered more efficiently in primary care clinics.
Anxiety is one of the most common reasons children visit mental health clinics, but many primary care clinics struggle to offer proven therapy programs because they take a long time or require specialist settings. This trial aims to find a therapy approach that is effective, efficient, and accessible to more children who need help with anxiety in their regular doctor's office.
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If you join this trial, you will be randomly assigned to receive either the Step-by-Step program or the Cool Kids program—both delivered through your local primary care mental health clinic. You and your parents will attend therapy sessions over several weeks, where you'll learn strategies to manage anxiety through activities, discussions, and homework. The study will follow how you're doing through assessments at the start, during treatment, and for up to three years afterward to see which approach helps most.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 23, 2026 · Not medical advice
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