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Trial reportBMC psychology2024

The modular approach to therapy for youths with anxiety, depression, trauma, and conduct problems (MATCH): results from the Norwegian randomized-controlled trial.

Silje S Hukkelberg, Torbjørn Torsheim, Kristin Berg Nordahl, Görel E Bringedal, Sivarajan Rajah, Kristine Amlund Hagen, John Kjøbli, Kristian Rognstad, Ana M Ugueto, Sarah Kate Bearman and 1 more

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  3. Innovations to improve outcomes and uptake of psychotherapies for mental disorders: a state-of-the-art review.World psychiatry : official journal of the World Psychiatric Association (WPA) · 2026
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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

11 authors.

Silje S HukkelbergThe Norwegian Center for Child Behavioral Development (NCCBD), P.O. Box 7053, Majorstuen, Oslo, 0306, Norway. silje.hukkelberg@nubu.no.
Torbjørn TorsheimThe Norwegian Center for Child Behavioral Development (NCCBD), P.O. Box 7053, Majorstuen, Oslo, 0306, Norway.
Kristin Berg NordahlThe Norwegian Center for Child Behavioral Development (NCCBD), P.O. Box 7053, Majorstuen, Oslo, 0306, Norway.
Görel E BringedalThe Norwegian Center for Child Behavioral Development (NCCBD), P.O. Box 7053, Majorstuen, Oslo, 0306, Norway.
Sivarajan RajahThe Norwegian Center for Child Behavioral Development (NCCBD), P.O. Box 7053, Majorstuen, Oslo, 0306, Norway.
Kristine Amlund HagenThe Norwegian Center for Child Behavioral Development (NCCBD), P.O. Box 7053, Majorstuen, Oslo, 0306, Norway.
John KjøbliRegional Center for Child and Adolescent Mental Health, Eastern and Southern Norway, Postboks 4623, Nydalen, Oslo, 0405, Norway.
Kristian RognstadRegional Center for Child and Adolescent Mental Health, Eastern and Southern Norway, Postboks 4623, Nydalen, Oslo, 0405, Norway.
Ana M UguetoTexas Children's Hospital, Department of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine, 6701 Fannin St, Houston, TX, 77030, USA.
Sarah Kate BearmanBallmer Institute for Children's Behavioral Health, University of Oregon, 2800 NE Liberty St, Portland, , OR 97211, USA.
John WeiszDepartment of Psychology, Faculty of Arts & Sciences, Harvard University, William James Hall, 33 Kirkland Street, Cambridge, MA, USA.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundA randomized controlled trial was conducted to examine the effectiveness of the Modular Approach to Therapy for Youths with Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, and Conduct Problems (MATCH) for Norwegian youths referred to seven Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Outpatient Clinics. MATCH addresses comorbid problems that are common in children and youth, and its transdiagnostic design may therefore be more effective compared to standard treatments that often address single problems. MATCH has, however, never been evaluated in a Nordic context, and the present study aimed to fill this gap.

methodsA sample of 121 Norwegian youths (M

resultsOverall, youths showed significant improvements in both externalizing and internalizing problems from intake to post-test. Results did not provide evidence that MATCH reduces symptoms of these problems compared to TAU.

conclusionsThe findings were inconclusive regarding whether MATCH was more effective than TAU in reducing youth internalizing and externalizing problems. TRIAL REGISTRATION IDENTIFIER: ISRCTN24029895. Registration date: 8/8/2016.

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Conduct DisorderAdolescentAnxietyAnxiety DisordersChildDepressionFemaleHumansMaleNorwayPsychological TraumaTreatment OutcomeAdherence to therapyEffectiveness studyEvidence-based treatmentExternalizing and internalizing problemsModular approachYouths

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