From: Child/Adolescent Anxiety Multimodal Study (CAMS): rationale, design, and methods
Inclusion Criteria | Rationale |
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Ages 7 to 17 years inclusive | Matches developmental sensitivity of treatments and study measures |
DSM-IV diagnoses of SAD, SoP, or GAD | Disorders of interest |
ADIS CSR ≥ 4 for either SAD, SoP, or GAD | Indicates symptom severity/impairment sufficient for DSM-IV diagnosis |
IQ estimate > 80 | Low IQ may limit the child's ability to profit from CBT |
Free from anti-anxiety medications prior to baseline evaluations | Potential confound with study treatments |
Outpatient | Inpatient populations are different from sample of interest |