Caregiver Mind-Mindedness Training to Alleviate Social Anxiety in Children
NCT ID: NCT06657014
Last Updated: 2024-10-24
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Basic Information
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NOT_YET_RECRUITING
NA
100 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2024-11-01
2025-04-30
Brief Summary
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A total of 100 primary caregivers will be recruited from the United Kingdom and Iran, with participants randomly assigned to either an MM training intervention group or a peer support control group. The MM training will consist of three online sessions, each lasting one hour, focusing on strategies for implementing mind-minded comments and enhancing emotional understanding. The peer support group will provide caregivers with an online platform for sharing experiences related to their child's anxiety without receiving structured training.
Assessments of Mind-Mindedness, child social anxiety, attachment, and theory of mind will be conducted at baseline, post-intervention, and three months after the intervention using validated measures. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of MM training in reducing social anxiety symptoms in children while examining the potential mediating roles of attachment and theory of mind in this relationship.
By incorporating a cross-cultural approach, this research will contribute to understanding the influence of cultural contexts on the effectiveness of caregiver interventions. The anticipated findings could establish MM training as a valuable strategy for mitigating social anxiety in preschoolers and inform future clinical practices aimed at enhancing caregiver-child interactions.
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Detailed Description
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To test this idea, the investigators are inviting 100 caregivers from the UK and Iran to participate in our research. Participants will be randomly divided into two groups: one group will receive special training called Mind-Mindedness training, which consists of three online sessions designed to teach caregivers techniques for better understanding their child's emotions. The other group will participate in a peer support group where participants can share experiences with other caregivers, this group will not receive the training.
The investigators will assess the children's social anxiety before the training, immediately after it, and three months later to determine if the training has a positive impact. This study aims to demonstrate how enhancing caregiver awareness of their child's feelings can reduce anxiety and help children interact more confidently with others.
Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
Data will be collected at baseline, immediately after the intervention, and during a three-month follow-up to assess changes in mind-mindedness, child social anxiety, attachment styles, and theory of mind. This parallel assignment model enables an effective evaluation of the intervention's impact on the target population while controlling for external variables through random assignment.
TREATMENT
NONE
Study Groups
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Mind-Mindedness Training Group
The Mind-Mindedness Training Group will involve 50 caregivers of preschool-aged children (ages 4 to 7) with social anxiety. Participants will attend three one-hour online sessions over three consecutive weeks.
The training focuses on enhancing caregivers' ability to recognize and respond to their children's thoughts and emotions. Each session includes:
* Session 1:\*\* Introduction to mind-mindedness, its importance, and caregiver roles in managing social anxiety.
* Session 2:\*\* Practical strategies for emotion coaching, including role-play exercises.
* Session 3:\*\* Advanced strategies addressing common challenges, with discussions and video examples.
Participants will receive materials to support their learning. Effectiveness will be assessed through evaluations of mind-mindedness, child social anxiety, and related areas at baseline, post-intervention, and three months later.
mind-mindedness
The Mind-Mindedness Training Intervention is a structured program designed specifically for primary caregivers of preschool-aged children (ages 4 to 7) who exhibit signs of social anxiety. This intervention is unique because it focuses on enhancing caregivers' understanding and responsiveness to their children's emotional and mental states through the concept of mind-mindedness.
Peer Support Control Group
The Peer Support Control Group will consist of 50 primary caregivers of preschool-aged children (ages 4 to 7) exhibiting signs of social anxiety. Participants will not receive Mind-Mindedness training but will have access to a private online peer support platform.
This group aims to provide a supportive environment for caregivers to share experiences, concerns, and coping strategies. Key features include:
Peer Support Platform:A moderated online group for discussions and emotional support among caregivers.
Resource Sharing: Opportunities for caregivers to share helpful articles, tips, and resources.
Facilitated Discussions: Occasional prompts to encourage conversations about common challenges.
Participants will complete assessments of mind-mindedness, social anxiety, attachment, and theory of mind at baseline, post-intervention, and three months later, similar to the Mind-Mindedness Training Group. This control group allows for comparisons of the effectiveness
mind-mindedness
The Mind-Mindedness Training Intervention is a structured program designed specifically for primary caregivers of preschool-aged children (ages 4 to 7) who exhibit signs of social anxiety. This intervention is unique because it focuses on enhancing caregivers' understanding and responsiveness to their children's emotional and mental states through the concept of mind-mindedness.
Interventions
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mind-mindedness
The Mind-Mindedness Training Intervention is a structured program designed specifically for primary caregivers of preschool-aged children (ages 4 to 7) who exhibit signs of social anxiety. This intervention is unique because it focuses on enhancing caregivers' understanding and responsiveness to their children's emotional and mental states through the concept of mind-mindedness.
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
Age of Caregiver: Caregivers must be between 18 and 60 years old. Geographical Location: Caregivers must reside in either the United Kingdom or Iran.
Social Anxiety Symptoms: Children must exhibit observable signs of social anxiety, which will be confirmed through a standardized screening tool.
Exclusion Criteria
Concurrent Support: Caregivers of children who are currently receiving any other form of psychological support or treatment for social anxiety will be excluded.
18 Years
60 Years
ALL
Yes
Sponsors
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Heriot-Watt University
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Hiva Javadian
Doctoral Researcher
Principal Investigators
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Daniel Hale, Asst. Prof.
Role: STUDY_DIRECTOR
Herriot Watt University
Locations
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Heriot watt
Edinburgh, , United Kingdom
Countries
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Central Contacts
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Facility Contacts
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References
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Javadian H, Stewart ME, Mathews M, Williams AJ, Hale D. Caregiver mind-mindedness training as an early intervention for social anxiety in children: A protocol for a randomised controlled trial. PLoS One. 2025 Sep 22;20(9):e0315150. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0315150. eCollection 2025.
Other Identifiers
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Heriot watt university
Identifier Type: OTHER
Identifier Source: secondary_id
MM-SOCIALANXIETY-2024
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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