Matching Assessment and Treatment for Children With Disruptive Behaviour and Their Parents

Launched by CENTRE FOR ADDICTION AND MENTAL HEALTH · Apr 15, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at how to better treat children with disruptive behavior, which can include conditions like Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Conduct Disorder. The researchers want to see if creating personalized profiles for both the child and their parents—based on their psychological and emotional needs—can help predict how well they will respond to two types of treatments: cognitive behavioral therapy for the child and Behavioral Parent Training for the parents.

To participate, children aged 2 to 18 who show signs of disruptive behavior and have significant difficulties in relationships or school may be eligible. Parents must be willing to join a group treatment program. However, children with autism or significant cognitive delays, as well as those who prefer individual treatment, will not be included. Participants can expect to take part in group sessions designed to support both the child and the parents, helping them learn effective strategies to manage behavior. This trial is currently recruiting, so it’s a great opportunity for families looking for support.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Child is borderline/clinically at risk on the Child Behaviour Checklist (CBCL) or Teacher Report Form (TRF) (T-score greater than or equal to 60 on Externalizing Problems composite scale or a T-score greater than or equal to 65 on the Oppositional Defiant Disorder and/or Conduct Disorder scales)
• • Child has clinically severe impairment in the interpersonal relations (greater than 3), functioning in schoolwork (greater than 3), or total domains (greater than 15) on the Columbia Impairment scale.
• • Parent is able and willing to participate in a group treatment
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Child has an ongoing query or diagnosis of Pervasive Developmental Disorder or Autism or Asperger's Disorder
• • Evidence of cognitive delays or an intellectual disability (based on the Kauffman Brief Intelligence Test-2 (KBIT-2), verbal and/or IQ composite standard score below 80 or collateral information)
• • Child behaviour or emotional functioning that make group participation not possible
• • Child preference for individual treatment.
• • Parent behaviour or emotional functioning that make group participation not possible
• • Parent preference for individual treatment.