๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-07-30

Developing Resilience and Anxiety Management Through the Arts (NCT07033052)

Developing Resilience and Anxiety Management Through the Arts (DRAMA) 2

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿง  Behavioral & Psychological Program Sponsor: Case Western Reserve University

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

The Developing Resilience and Anxiety Management Through the Arts (DRAMA) Study examines the degree to which the arts can help to address stress, anxiety, and sad mood in children and adolescents. The researchers will pair theatrical improvisation exercises with cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques versus improvisation exercises alone versus a social craft group on reducing elevated levels of anxiety and depression.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Case Western Reserve University โ€” Cleveland, Ohio

Age range: 8 Years to 17 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • Improvisation + Wellness (BEHAVIORAL)
  • Improvisation (BEHAVIORAL)
  • Social Craft (BEHAVIORAL)

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

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Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • Case Western Reserve University โ€” Cleveland, Ohio

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (216) 368-5021

Email: axp335@case.edu

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

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๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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