Emotion Regulation as a Moderator of Two Different Treatments for Children With ODD

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF ICELAND · Jan 5, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at how different treatments can help children with Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) by focusing on their ability to manage emotions. The researchers want to find out if children do better with a specific type of treatment that matches their emotional challenges. They will divide participants into two groups: one group that has a lot of trouble with emotions and another that has less trouble. Each group will then be randomly assigned to either a parent training program that helps manage behavior or a treatment that teaches problem-solving and emotion regulation skills.

To be eligible for this study, children need to have a diagnosis of Oppositional Defiant Disorder and speak Icelandic with their parent or guardian. The trial is currently recruiting participants aged between 7 and 12 years old. Children who participate can expect to receive one of the two treatments, and their progress will be monitored to see which approach works best for them. It’s important to know that children with an IQ below 70 will not be included in the study.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Diagnosed with Oppositional Defiant Disorder
• • Icelandic speaking (child and parent/guardian)
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • IQ below 70 (full scale score)