Preventing Relapse of Problem Behavior Through Behavioral Economics: A Translational Analysis

Launched by OAKLAND UNIVERSITY · Oct 18, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying a new method to help reduce problem behaviors in children and young adults who have intellectual and developmental disabilities. The researchers want to see if a specific type of training, called "progressive ratio training," is more effective than the usual care currently provided. They are looking at two main questions: how well this new method can prevent people from returning to problem behaviors when they are prompted to do so (response-dependent reinstatement), and how well it can help when behaviors might occur without any specific prompts (response-independent reinstatement).

The trial is open to boys and girls aged 6 to 21 who show problem behaviors and have a diagnosis of an intellectual or developmental disability. Participants can expect to take part in training sessions aimed at reducing these behaviors, and their progress will be closely monitored. If you or someone you know fits this description and is interested in participating, this trial could provide an opportunity to explore a new approach to managing problem behaviors.

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Boys and girls from ages 6 to 21
• • Engage in problem behavior
• • Diagnosis of some type of intellectual and developmental disability
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Not meeting the inclusion criteria