Relationships in Good Hands - Clinical and Cost-effectiveness of Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW · Dec 3, 2019

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial, titled "Relationships in Good Hands," is studying a type of therapy called Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP) to see if it can help improve the mental health of fostered and adopted children aged 5 to 12 who are facing various challenges, such as ADHD and relationship problems. The trial aims to understand not only if DDP is effective but also if the commitment it requires from families—about 20 sessions over six months—is worth the effort and cost. The research will take place in different settings, like the NHS and private practices, to determine how well DDP can be integrated into existing services for children who have experienced abuse or neglect.

To participate in the trial, families must be adoptive or permanent foster parents with children showing symptoms of mental health issues. However, if therapists feel that a family isn’t ready for DDP or if the child is currently receiving other therapy, they may not be eligible. Participants can expect to be part of a supportive research environment where their experiences will help shape future services for vulnerable children. Ultimately, if DDP proves to be beneficial, it could lead to better mental health support for abused and neglected children both in the UK and around the world.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • • Adoptive or permanent foster parents with children aged 5-12 years with symptoms of MAPP or co-occurring mental health conditions and non-psychotherapeutic treatments
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Families, otherwise eligible, deemed by therapists as not ready for DDP (usually where therapists have concerns about the ability of carers/parents to create a safe/ nurturing enough environment within which DDP can operate)
• • Children currently having another psychotherapy