The Use of a FDA Cleared, Drug-free, Breathing System for Anxiety and Panic Disorders in Children and Teens

Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age9-17
SponsorJohns Hopkins University

About this trial

This study will test the efficiency of the Freespira Breathing System in youth.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

SCARED score ≥ 25 + prior clinical diagnosis of an anxiety disorder

Participants must be 9-17 years of age

If on psychotropic medication(s), participant must be on a stable dose for at least one month prior to study enrollment

Disqualifiers

Anxiety has occurred exclusively during a major depressive episode, psychiatric illness, dementia, intellectual disability, or brain disease

Currently enrolled in another device or drug study or less than 30 days has elapsed since participation in such a study

Currently undergoing breathing biofeedback elsewhere

Demonstrate evidence of severe suicidal ideation or psychosis

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Freespira Breathing System

Treatment groups

73 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators

Johns Hopkins University

Lead sponsor

Palo Alto Health Sciences, Inc.

Collaborator