Feasibility and Pilot Testing of Group-based ACT for Adolescents With Functional Somatic Syndromes

Study Results

Results pending

The study team has not published outcome measurements, participant flow, or safety data for this trial yet. Check back later for updates.

Basic Information

Get a concise snapshot of the trial, including recruitment status, study phase, enrollment targets, and key timeline milestones.

Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

21 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2013-05-29

Study Completion Date

2015-04-24

Brief Summary

Review the sponsor-provided synopsis that highlights what the study is about and why it is being conducted.

Recurrent and impairing functional somatic syndromes (FSS) are common in adolescents. Despite a high need for care, empirically supported treatments are lacking for youth. The aim of the uncontrolled was to assess feasibility and treatment potential of group-based Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in a generic treatment approach for adolescents with multiple FSS i.e. "ACT for Health in Adolescents" (AHEAD).

Related Clinical Trials

Explore similar clinical trials based on study characteristics and research focus.

Videoconferencing-based Focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Parents of SHCN Children

NCT05803252

Neurodevelopmental Disorders Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Autism Spectrum Disorder +2 more

RECRUITING NA

Efficacy of Psychotherapy Treatment of Children With Tics

NCT02144870

Tic-Disorder

UNKNOWN NA

Efficacy of a Resources Activation Treatment on Tic-symptoms

NCT02190370

Tic-Disorder

UNKNOWN NA

What Treatment Works for Children With Selective Mutism?

NCT00554749

Selective Mutism

COMPLETED NA

Treatment Outcome of Combined Virtual Tic Training in Children and Adolescents With a Chronic Tic Disorder

NCT04678180

Chronic Tic Disorder

ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING NA

Detailed Description

Dive into the extended narrative that explains the scientific background, objectives, and procedures in greater depth.

Conditions

See the medical conditions and disease areas that this research is targeting or investigating.

Functional Disorder

Study Design

Understand how the trial is structured, including allocation methods, masking strategies, primary purpose, and other design elements.

Allocation Method

NA

Intervention Model

SINGLE_GROUP

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

Review each arm or cohort in the study, along with the interventions and objectives associated with them.

Group-based Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

Group-based Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for adolescents presenting with multiple functional somatic syndromes.

Group Type OTHER

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

The treatment "ACT for Health in Adolescents" (AHEAD) is an ACT-based Group intervention consisting of 9 modules (27 hours in total) delivered over a period of 3 months, with a follow-up meeting (3 hours) 3 months after the last module. Six to eight patients participate in each treatment Group. An information meeting (3 hours) for close relatives is held at the beginning of the Group treatment and the adolescents and their parents were invited to a 1½-hour individual consultation after the 8th module.

Interventions

Learn about the drugs, procedures, or behavioral strategies being tested and how they are applied within this trial.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

The treatment "ACT for Health in Adolescents" (AHEAD) is an ACT-based Group intervention consisting of 9 modules (27 hours in total) delivered over a period of 3 months, with a follow-up meeting (3 hours) 3 months after the last module. Six to eight patients participate in each treatment Group. An information meeting (3 hours) for close relatives is held at the beginning of the Group treatment and the adolescents and their parents were invited to a 1½-hour individual consultation after the 8th module.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

Check the participation requirements, including inclusion and exclusion rules, age limits, and whether healthy volunteers are accepted.

Inclusion Criteria

* Bodily Distress Syndrome, multi-organ type of at least 12 months' duration
* Raised since early childhood in Denmark or born by Danish parents
* Understand, speak and read Danish
* Moderate or severe impairment

Exclusion Criteria

* Acute psychiatric disorder demanding other treatment, or if the patient is suicidal.
* A lifetime diagnosis of psychosis, mania or depression with psychotic symptoms (ICD-10: F20-29, F30-31, F32.2, F33.3), serious cognitive deficits or developmental disorders such as mental retardation and autism (ICD-10: F70, F84)
* Substance abuse of e.g. narcotics, alcohol or medication.
* Pregnancy at time of inclusion
* Not able to participate in group-based treatment, e.g. patients with severe ADHD (ICD-10: F90), severe social phobia (ICD-10: F40.1) or conduct disorder (ICD-10: F91)

Minimum Eligible Age

15 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

19 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No