Oppositional Defiant DisorderNCT02143427
Treatment of Children With Peer Related Aggressive Behavior (ScouT)
A study testing Social Skills Training and Treatment Program with techniques to activate resources in people with Oppositional Defiant Disorder, run by University of Cologne at 1 site in Germany.
Trial summary
The efficacy of the computer based Treatment Program for Children with Aggressive Behaviour (Soziales computerunterstütztes Training für Kinder mit aggressivem Verhalten, ScouT) which is a child focused social competence training delivered in an individual format will be evaluated in a randomized controlled trial with… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 6 to 12 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Oppositional Defiant Disorder
- What is being tested?
- Social Skills Training and Treatment Program with techniques to activate resources
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 140 participants
- Where
- 1 siteGermany
- Study dates
- May 2014to Sep 2017
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 6 to 12 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Child
Who may be able to join
- Age: 6 - 12 years
- IQ>= 80
- Diagnoses (ICD-10): F91, F92, F90.1
- Elevated symptom score in the parent rated Symptom Checklist for Oppositional Defiant and Conduct Disorder (FBB-SSV) with Stanine ≥ 7 at pre-assessment
- Often conflicts with other children (clinical rating)
- Impaired social relationships / activities
- Parents agree in randomization (clinical rating) in medicated children no planned change of the medication
Who cannot join
- Other disorder is dominating
- Other active psychotherapy
- Severe mental disorder of the parents
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Anja Goertz-Dorten, PhD contact
Germany1 site, 1 recruiting
- Recruiting
Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the University Cologne
Cologne
About this study
Official title: Treatment of Children With Peer Related Aggressive Behavior With the Computer Based Treatment Program ScouT - a Randomized Controlled Trial
The efficacy of the computer based Treatment Program for Children with Aggressive Behaviour (Soziales computerunterstütztes Training für Kinder mit aggressivem Verhalten, ScouT) which is a child focused social competence training delivered in an individual format will be evaluated in a randomized controlled trial with children aged 6 to 12 years with peer-related aggressive behaviour.
Read the detailed description
The German computer based Treatment Program for Children with Aggressive Behaviour (Soziales computerunterstütztes Training für Kinder mit aggressivem Verhalten, ScouT) aims at the therapy of children aged 6 to 12 years with peer-related aggressive behaviour, which results in a persistent impairment of the relationships to other children. Contrary to other treatment approaches, this intervention aims at the individual treatment of problem maintaining and moderating factors of aggressive behaviour. Depending on the individual problem maintaining factors the treatment aims to modify social cognitive information processing, social problem solving and behavioral social skills.
Methods: The efficacy will be tested in a randomized control group design with n=140 children. N=70 children will be treated in the first treatment phase (pre- to post1-assessment) of 16 weekly child-focused sessions with the treatment modules of ScouT. In the second treatment phase (post1- to post2- assessment) those children with sustained severe peer related aggressive behavior receive the comprehensive Treatment Program for Children with Aggressive Behaviour (Therapieprogramm für Kinder mit aggressivem Verhalten, THAV) which is a social competence training which combines patient- and parent-/teacher and peer-focused interventions with 16 child sessions and 6 parent-/teacher sessions. Those children with no severe peer related aggressive behavior receive 2 booster sessions of ScouT within a 16 week period.
The control group of n=70 children will receive in the first treatment phase (pre- to post1-assessment) an alternative child-focused intervention with a supportive Treatment Programm including techniques to activate resources of the child (Supportive Therapie zur Aktivierung von Ressourcen bei Kindern, STARK) with 16 weekly sessions. In the second treatment phase (post1- to post2- assessment) those children with sustained severe peer related aggressive behavior receive 16 weekly child-focused sessions with the treatment modules of ScouT . Those children with no severe peer related aggressive behavior receive 2 booster sessions of STARK within a 16 week period.
A follow-up assessment is conducted 12 months after post2-assessment. Outcome parameters are aggressive behaviour und comorbid symptoms as well as problem maintaining factors, psychosocial functioning, family burden, self-esteem and treatment satisfaction as rated by clinicians, parents, or teachers. Additionally problem solving is assessed by a newly developed problem-solving test. Moreover, variables of the treatment process are assessed. Additionally treatment process parameters are assessed.
- Conditions
- Oppositional Defiant Disorder
- Being tested
- Social Skills Training, Treatment Program with techniques to activate resources
- Keywords
- social skills training,, computer based,, social competence training,, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, peer related aggressive behavior, randomized controlled trial
- Medical subject headings
- Oppositional Defiant Disorder
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Social Skills TrainingBehavioural
Behavioral: computer-based Treatment Program for Children with Aggressive Behavior 16 sessions with the child aiming at the reduction of peer related aggressive behavior via social skills training. Additionally up to 2 sessions with relatives of the child in most cases with the parents and subsequent Treatment Program for Children with Aggressive Behavior 16 sessions with the child aiming at the reduction of peer related aggressive behavior via social skills training. Additionally up to 6 sessions with relatives of the child in most cases with the parents.
Arms: Social Skills Training
Treatment Program with techniques to activate resourcesBehavioural
Behavioral: Treatment Program with techniques to activate resources 16 sessions with the child aiming at the reduction of peer related aggressive behavior via activate resources. Additionally up to 2 sessions with relatives of the child in most cases with the parents and subsequent computer based Treatment Program for Children with Aggressive Behavior 16 sessions with the child aiming at the reduction of peer related aggressive behavior via social skills training.
Arms: Treatment Program with techniques to activate resources of the child and subsequent Social Skills Training
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Social Skills Training | Experimental | Social Skills Training child-focused and subsequent social competence training which combines patient- and parent-/teacher and peer-focused interventions Receives: Behavioral: Social Skills Training |
| Treatment Program with techniques to activate resources | Active comparator | Treatment Program with techniques to activate resources of the child and subsequent Social Skills Training child-focused Receives: Behavioral: Treatment Program with techniques to activate resources |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
total score for peer related aggression in the Questionnaire for Aggressive Behavior of Children (FAVK) parent rating
The Questionnaire for Aggressive Behavior of Children (FAVK) is a newly developed parent rating scale which assesses several factors of peer related aggression: (1) disturbance of social cognitive information processing, (2) disturbance of social problem solving and social skills, (3) disturbance of impulse control, and (4) disturbance of social interaction. These scores a summed to a total score.
Measured: change from pre- to post1-assessment (24 weeks after pre-assessment), from post1- to post2-assessment (16 weeks after post1-assessment), and to follow up (12 months after post2-assessment)
Secondary outcomes (14)
total score for peer related aggression in the Questionnaire for Aggressive Behavior of Children (FAVK) teacher rating, patient self-report
The Questionnaire for Aggressive Behavior of Children (FAVK) is a newly developed parent rating scale which assesses several factors of peer related aggression: (1) disturbance of social cognitive information processing, (2) disturbance of social problem solving and social skills, (3) disturbance of impulse control, and (4) disturbance of social interaction. These scores a summed to a total score. Self-report is assessed in children aged 9 or older.
Measured: change from pre- to post1-assessment (24 weeks after pre-assessment), from post1- to post2-assessment (16 weeks after post1-assessment), and to follow up (12 months after post2-assessment)
ODD-Score of the Symptom Checklist for Oppositional Defiant and Conduct Disorder (FBB-SSV), parent, teacher and patient self-report
The Symptom Checklist for Oppositional Defiant and Conduct Disorder (FBB-SSV) assesses all symptom criteria for ODD and some of the symptom criteria of Conduct Disorders according to ICD-10 and DSM-IV. Self-report is assessed in children aged 11 or older.
Measured: change from pre- to post1-assessment (24 weeks after pre-assessment), from post1- to post2-assessment (16 weeks after post1-assessment), and to follow up (12 months after post2-assessment)
ODD-Score of the Diagnostic Checklist for Oppositional Defiant and Conduct Disorder (DCL-SSV)
The Diagnostic Checklist for Oppositional Defiant and Conduct Disorder (DCL-SSV) is rated by a (blinded) clinician and assesses all symptom criteria for ODD and some of the symptom criteria of Conduct Disorders according to ICD-10 and DSM-IV based on parent information in a semi-structured interview.
Measured: change from pre- to post1-assessment (24 weeks after pre-assessment), from post1- to post2-assessment (16 weeks after post1-assessment)
Externalizing Problems Score of the Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL), the Teacher Report Form (TRF), and the Youth Self-Report (YSR)
The CBCL, TRF and YSR are well evaluated rating scales for the assessment of a broad spectrum of child behavioral and emotional problems as perceived by parents and teachers respectively. Self-report is assessed in children aged 11 or older.
Measured: change from pre- to post1-assessment (24 weeks after pre-assessment), from post1- to post2-assessment (16 weeks after post1-assessment), and to follow up (12 months after post2-assessment)
Internalizing Problems Score of the Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL) and the Teacher Report Form (TRF) , and the Youth Self-Report (YSR)
The CBCL, TRF, and YSR are well evaluated rating scales for the assessment of a broad spectrum of child behavioral and emotional problems as perceived by parents and teachers respectively. Self-report is assessed in children aged 11 or older.
Measured: change from pre- to post1-assessment (24 weeks after pre-assessment), from post1- to post2-assessment (16 weeks after post1-assessment), and to follow up (12 months after post2-assessment)
ADHD Symptom Checklist (FBB-ADHS) ,report parent, teacher and patient self-report ADHD Symptom Checklist (FBB-ADHS)
ADHD Symptom Checklist (FBB-ADHS) assesses all symptom criteria for ADHD according to ICD-10 and DSM-IV. Self-report is assessed in children aged 11 or older.
Measured: change from pre- to post1-assessment (24 weeks after pre-assessment), from post1- to post2-assessment (16 weeks after post1-assessment), and to follow up (12 months after post2-assessment)
ICU (Inventory of Callous-Unemotional Traits)
The ICU is designed to assess CU traits using self- and parent -report. The ICU consists of three subscales: Callousness, Uncaring and Unemotional. Self-report is assessed in children aged 9 or older
Measured: change from pre- to post1-assessment (24 weeks after pre-assessment), from post1- to post2-assessment (16 weeks after post1-assessment), and to follow up (12 months after post2-assessment)
KINDL rating scale for quality of life, parent and patient self-report
The KINDL is a German parent and patient rating scale for the assessment of different aspects of QoL. Self-report is assessed in children aged 7 or older.
Measured: change from pre- to post1-assessment (24 weeks after pre-assessment), from post1- to post2-assessment (16 weeks after post1-assessment)
FABEL rating scale for family burden
The Modified FABEL is a parent rating scale for the assessment of different aspects of Family burden
Measured: change from pre- to post1-assessment (24 weeks after pre-assessment), from post1- to post2-assessment (16 weeks after post1-assessment)
Harter rating scale for self-concept
The Modified Harter scale is a self rating scale for the assessment of different aspects of self-concept. Self-report is assessed in children aged 9 or older
Measured: change from pre- to post1-assessment (24 weeks after pre-assessment), from post1- to post2-assessment (16 weeks after post1-assessment), and to follow up (12 months after post2-assessment)
Modified WFIRS (Weiss Functional Impairment Rating Scale)
The modified WFIRS is a parent rating scale for the assessment of psychosocial functioning in children with ODD/CD. The original WFIRS has been developed to assess psychosocial functioning in children with ADHD. Several items have been adapted or deleted in this modified version.
Measured: change from pre- to post1-assessment (24 weeks after pre-assessment), from post1- to post2-assessment (16 weeks after post1-assessment)
Individual Problem Checklist (IPC)
The IPC assesses individual problems as defined together with the parents. It represents the individual problems which were aimed to reduce with the treatment.
Measured: change from pre- to post1-assessment (24 weeks after pre-assessment), from post1- to post2-assessment (16 weeks after post1-assessment)
ScouT-Social Problem Solving Test (ScouT-SPST)
The ScouT-Social Problem Solving Test (ScouT-SPST) is a test that assesses problem solving compentecies according to the social problem solving theory (Dodge) as well as behavioural tendencies in specific conflict situations.
Measured: change from pre- to post1-assessment (24 weeks after pre-assessment), from post1- to post2-assessment (16 weeks after post1-assessment)
Depression Anxiety and Stress Questionnaire (DASS)
The DASS assesses parental depression anxiety and stress
Measured: change from pre- to post1-assessment (24 weeks after pre-assessment), from post1- to post2-assessment (16 weeks after post1-assessment), and to follow up (12 months after post2-assessment)
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted21 May 2014 (estimated)
- Study startMay 2014
- Primary completionJul 2017 (estimated)
- Study completionSep 2017 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (2)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Oppositional Defiant DisorderStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Participant
- Enrolment
- 140 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University of Cologne
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Manfred Doepfner, University of Cologne
- Investigators
- Anja Goertz-Dorten, PhD, Principal investigator, Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Univ. Cologne
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT02143427
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- ScouT-Study 1
- Status last verified
- Feb 2017
- First submitted
- 18 May 2014
- Last updated
- 16 Mar 2017
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
Publications
Hofmann L, Dose C, Dopfner M, Gortz-Dorten A. Mediation of Treatment Effects in Problem-Focused Social Skills Training versus Resource Activation for Children with Disruptive Behavior Problems: A Cross-Sectional Analysis. Child Psychiatry Hum Dev. 2026 Mar 13. doi: 10.1007/s10578-026-01999-4. Online ahead of print.
PubMed 41824141Goertz-Dorten A, Dose C, Hofmann L, Katzmann J, Groth M, Detering K, Hellmann A, Stadler L, Braun B, Hellmich M, Doepfner M. Effects of Computer-Assisted Social Skills Training in Children With Disruptive Behavior Disorders: A Randomized Controlled Trial. J Am Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry. 2022 Nov;61(11):1329-1340. doi: 10.1016/j.jaac.2022.03.027. Epub 2022 Apr 6.
PubMed 35398192
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 16 Mar 2017. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Treatment of Children With Peer Related Aggressive Behavior With the Computer Based Treatment Program ScouT - a Randomized Controlled Trial
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT02143427
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- ScouT-Study 1
- Conditions
- Oppositional Defiant Disorder
- Keywords
- social skills training,, computer based,, social competence training,, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, peer related aggressive behavior, randomized controlled trial
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Unknown status
- Enrolment
- 140 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- University of CologneUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- May 2014
- Primary completion
- Jul 2017 (estimated)
- Study completion
- Sep 2017 (estimated)
- First posted
- 21 May 2014 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The efficacy of the computer based Treatment Program for Children with Aggressive Behaviour (Soziales computerunterstütztes Training für Kinder mit aggressivem Verhalten, ScouT) which is a child focused social competence training delivered in an individual format will be evaluated in a randomized controlled trial with children aged 6 to 12 years with peer-related aggressive behaviour.
Detailed description
The German computer based Treatment Program for Children with Aggressive Behaviour (Soziales computerunterstütztes Training für Kinder mit aggressivem Verhalten, ScouT) aims at the therapy of children aged 6 to 12 years with peer-related aggressive behaviour, which results in a persistent impairment of the relationships to other children. Contrary to other treatment approaches, this intervention aims at the individual treatment of problem maintaining and moderating factors of aggressive behaviour. Depending on the individual problem maintaining factors the treatment aims to modify social cognitive information processing, social problem solving and behavioral social skills.
Methods: The efficacy will be tested in a randomized control group design with n=140 children. N=70 children will be treated in the first treatment phase (pre- to post1-assessment) of 16 weekly child-focused sessions with the treatment modules of ScouT. In the second treatment phase (post1- to post2- assessment) those children with sustained severe peer related aggressive behavior receive the comprehensive Treatment Program for Children with Aggressive Behaviour (Therapieprogramm für Kinder mit aggressivem Verhalten, THAV) which is a social competence training which combines patient- and parent-/teacher and peer-focused interventions with 16 child sessions and 6 parent-/teacher sessions. Those children with no severe peer related aggressive behavior receive 2 booster sessions of ScouT within a 16 week period.
The control group of n=70 children will receive in the first treatment phase (pre- to post1-assessment) an alternative child-focused intervention with a supportive Treatment Programm including techniques to activate resources of the child (Supportive Therapie zur Aktivierung von Ressourcen bei Kindern, STARK) with 16 weekly sessions. In the second treatment phase (post1- to post2- assessment) those children with sustained severe peer related aggressive behavior receive 16 weekly child-focused sessions with the treatment modules of ScouT . Those children with no severe peer related aggressive behavior receive 2 booster sessions of STARK within a 16 week period.
A follow-up assessment is conducted 12 months after post2-assessment. Outcome parameters are aggressive behaviour und comorbid symptoms as well as problem maintaining factors, psychosocial functioning, family burden, self-esteem and treatment satisfaction as rated by clinicians, parents, or teachers. Additionally problem solving is assessed by a newly developed problem-solving test. Moreover, variables of the treatment process are assessed. Additionally treatment process parameters are assessed.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (participant)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Social Skills Training | Experimental | Behavioral: Social Skills TrainingSocial Skills Training child-focused and subsequent social competence training which combines patient- and parent-/teacher and peer-focused interventions |
| Treatment Program with techniques to activate resources | Active comparator | Behavioral: Treatment Program with techniques to activate resourcesTreatment Program with techniques to activate resources of the child and subsequent Social Skills Training child-focused |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 6 to 12 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Child
Key inclusion criteria (7 listed)
- Age: 6 - 12 years
- IQ>= 80
- Diagnoses (ICD-10): F91, F92, F90.1
- Elevated symptom score in the parent rated Symptom Checklist for Oppositional Defiant and Conduct Disorder (FBB-SSV) with Stanine ≥ 7 at pre-assessment
- Often conflicts with other children (clinical rating)
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Other disorder is dominating
- Other active psychotherapy
- Severe mental disorder of the parents
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Social Skills TrainingBehavioral: computer-based Treatment Program for Children with Aggressive Behavior 16 sessions with the child aiming at the reduction of peer related aggressive behavior via social skills training. Additionally up to 2 sessions with relatives of the child in most cases with the parents and subsequent Treatment Program for Children with Aggressive Behavior 16 sessions with the child aiming at the reduction of peer related aggressive behavior via social skills training. Additionally up to 6 sessions with relatives of the child in most cases with the parents. Arms: Social Skills Training | Behavioural | Social Skills Training |
| Treatment Program with techniques to activate resourcesBehavioral: Treatment Program with techniques to activate resources 16 sessions with the child aiming at the reduction of peer related aggressive behavior via activate resources. Additionally up to 2 sessions with relatives of the child in most cases with the parents and subsequent computer based Treatment Program for Children with Aggressive Behavior 16 sessions with the child aiming at the reduction of peer related aggressive behavior via social skills training. Arms: Treatment Program with techniques to activate resources of the child and subsequent Social Skills Training | Behavioural | Treatment Program with techniques to activate resources |
Primary outcome
total score for peer related aggression in the Questionnaire for Aggressive Behavior of Children (FAVK) parent rating
Time frame: change from pre- to post1-assessment (24 weeks after pre-assessment), from post1- to post2-assessment (16 weeks after post1-assessment), and to follow up (12 months after post2-assessment)
The Questionnaire for Aggressive Behavior of Children (FAVK) is a newly developed parent rating scale which assesses several factors of peer related aggression: (1) disturbance of social cognitive information processing, (2) disturbance of social problem solving and social skills, (3) disturbance of impulse control, and (4) disturbance of social interaction. These scores a summed to a total score.
14 secondary outcomes
total score for peer related aggression in the Questionnaire for Aggressive Behavior of Children (FAVK) teacher rating, patient self-report
Time frame: change from pre- to post1-assessment (24 weeks after pre-assessment), from post1- to post2-assessment (16 weeks after post1-assessment), and to follow up (12 months after post2-assessment)
ODD-Score of the Symptom Checklist for Oppositional Defiant and Conduct Disorder (FBB-SSV), parent, teacher and patient self-report
Time frame: change from pre- to post1-assessment (24 weeks after pre-assessment), from post1- to post2-assessment (16 weeks after post1-assessment), and to follow up (12 months after post2-assessment)
ODD-Score of the Diagnostic Checklist for Oppositional Defiant and Conduct Disorder (DCL-SSV)
Time frame: change from pre- to post1-assessment (24 weeks after pre-assessment), from post1- to post2-assessment (16 weeks after post1-assessment)
Externalizing Problems Score of the Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL), the Teacher Report Form (TRF), and the Youth Self-Report (YSR)
Time frame: change from pre- to post1-assessment (24 weeks after pre-assessment), from post1- to post2-assessment (16 weeks after post1-assessment), and to follow up (12 months after post2-assessment)
Internalizing Problems Score of the Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL) and the Teacher Report Form (TRF) , and the Youth Self-Report (YSR)
Time frame: change from pre- to post1-assessment (24 weeks after pre-assessment), from post1- to post2-assessment (16 weeks after post1-assessment), and to follow up (12 months after post2-assessment)
ADHD Symptom Checklist (FBB-ADHS) ,report parent, teacher and patient self-report ADHD Symptom Checklist (FBB-ADHS)
Time frame: change from pre- to post1-assessment (24 weeks after pre-assessment), from post1- to post2-assessment (16 weeks after post1-assessment), and to follow up (12 months after post2-assessment)
ICU (Inventory of Callous-Unemotional Traits)
Time frame: change from pre- to post1-assessment (24 weeks after pre-assessment), from post1- to post2-assessment (16 weeks after post1-assessment), and to follow up (12 months after post2-assessment)
KINDL rating scale for quality of life, parent and patient self-report
Time frame: change from pre- to post1-assessment (24 weeks after pre-assessment), from post1- to post2-assessment (16 weeks after post1-assessment)
FABEL rating scale for family burden
Time frame: change from pre- to post1-assessment (24 weeks after pre-assessment), from post1- to post2-assessment (16 weeks after post1-assessment)
Harter rating scale for self-concept
Time frame: change from pre- to post1-assessment (24 weeks after pre-assessment), from post1- to post2-assessment (16 weeks after post1-assessment), and to follow up (12 months after post2-assessment)
Modified WFIRS (Weiss Functional Impairment Rating Scale)
Time frame: change from pre- to post1-assessment (24 weeks after pre-assessment), from post1- to post2-assessment (16 weeks after post1-assessment)
Individual Problem Checklist (IPC)
Time frame: change from pre- to post1-assessment (24 weeks after pre-assessment), from post1- to post2-assessment (16 weeks after post1-assessment)
ScouT-Social Problem Solving Test (ScouT-SPST)
Time frame: change from pre- to post1-assessment (24 weeks after pre-assessment), from post1- to post2-assessment (16 weeks after post1-assessment)
Depression Anxiety and Stress Questionnaire (DASS)
Time frame: change from pre- to post1-assessment (24 weeks after pre-assessment), from post1- to post2-assessment (16 weeks after post1-assessment), and to follow up (12 months after post2-assessment)
Results and safety
Results are not available in the source record.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 16 Mar 2017.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 41824141Hofmann L, Dose C, Dopfner M, Gortz-Dorten A. Mediation of Treatment Effects in Problem-Focused Social Skills Training versus Resource Activation for Children with Disruptive Behavior Problems: A Cross-Sectional Analysis. Child Psychiatry Hum Dev. 2026 Mar 13. doi: 10.1007/s10578-026-01999-4. Online ahead of print.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 35398192Goertz-Dorten A, Dose C, Hofmann L, Katzmann J, Groth M, Detering K, Hellmann A, Stadler L, Braun B, Hellmich M, Doepfner M. Effects of Computer-Assisted Social Skills Training in Children With Disruptive Behavior Disorders: A Randomized Controlled Trial. J Am Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry. 2022 Nov;61(11):1329-1340. doi: 10.1016/j.jaac.2022.03.027. Epub 2022 Apr 6.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Anja Goertz-Dorten, PhD contact
Anja Goertz-Dorten, PhD principal investigator
Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Univ. Cologne
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Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Social Skills Training and Treatment Program with techniques to activate resources in people with Oppositional Defiant Disorder, run by University of Cologne at 1 site in Germany.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 7 inclusion and 3 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 16 Mar 2017. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Germany. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
Results are not available in the source record.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Anja Goertz-Dorten, PhD (diplpsychgoertz@aol.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
total score for peer related aggression in the Questionnaire for Aggressive Behavior of Children (FAVK) parent rating (time frame: change from pre- to post1-assessment (24 weeks after pre-assessment), from post1- to post2-assessment (16 weeks after post1-assessment), and to follow up (12 months after post2-assessment)). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT02143427, which also lists 2 linked publications.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 16 Mar 2017; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 7 Nov 2026.