Clinical trials: Problem Behaviors
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Developing Adaptive Treatment Strategies for Children and Adolescents With Obsessive-compulsive Disorder.
Obsessive-compulsive disorder affects approximately 2% of the population, frequently has its onset during childhood or adolescence and is potentially incapacitating.
- Trial name
- SMART (NCT01148316)
- Testing
- fluoxetine, Group cognitive-behavioral therapy
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 144 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Roseli Shavitt
Post-Traumatic Seizure Disorder, Head Injuries
Phase III Double Blind Trial of Valproate Sodium for Prophylaxis of Post Traumatic Seizures
OBJECTIVES: I. Determine whether treating head injured patients with valproate sodium will reduce the risk of developing seizures as a result of the head injury. II.
- Trial name
- NCT00004817
- Testing
- phenytoin, valproate sodium
- Volunteers
- 385 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Medication Nonadherence, Depression
The Effectiveness of CBI on Depression and Adherence in HIV Infected Adolescents
Aim: To explore the effectiveness of psychoeducation and problem-solving (Life-steps) on depression and adherence in HIV-infected adolescents.
- Conditions
- Medication Nonadherence, Depression, HIV Infections
- Trial name
- NCT05482217
- Testing
- Psychoeducation, problem solving and rehearsal (cognitive behavioural intervention)
- Where
- Botswana
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- University of Botswana
Tourette Syndrome
Phase III Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study of Guanfacine for Tourette Syndrome and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
OBJECTIVES: I. Evaluate the safety and efficacy of the alpha-2 adrenergic agonist guanfacine in children and adolescents with Tourette syndrome or other chronic tic disorder, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
- Trial name
- NCT00004376
- Testing
- guanfacine
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- National Center for Research Resources (NCRR)
Program Implementation, Child Behavior Problem
Improving Access to a Primary Care Based Positive Parenting Program
This is a randomized clinical trial of the impact of incorporating a peer mentor into a primary care based group parenting program on increasing program participation by parents and improving program outcomes.
- Conditions
- Program Implementation, Child Behavior Problem, Positive Parenting
- Trial name
- NCT03077321
- Testing
- CARE plus Peer Mentor, CARE
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Behavior Problem, Parenting
Adapting a Parenting Intervention to Promote Healthy Screen Time Habits in Young Children With Behavior Problems
This project is a study funded by the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development to develop and pilot test an adapted parenting intervention to decrease excessive/inappropriate screen media use in young children…
- Trial name
- NCT05287685
- Testing
- Screen media adapted School Readiness Parenting Program, School Readiness Parenting Program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Florida International University
Pediatric Cancer
Pilot Evaluation of a Healthy Lifestyle Intervention for Adolescent and Young Adult Survivors of Pediatric Cancer
This is a feasibility and acceptability trial to test a newly developed healthy lifestyle intervention for adolescent and young adult survivors of pediatric cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT04839952
- Testing
- Healthy Lifestyles, Education-Only Control
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 59 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital
Depression, Adolescent - Emotional Problem
Light Therapy for Depression in Adolescent Outpatients
The goal of this placebo lead-in clinical trial was to test bright light therapy (BLT) in adolescents with depression. The main question[s] it aimed to answer were: 1.
- Trial name
- NCT05823090
- Testing
- light box (Carex DayLight Classic Model)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
Problematic Screen Use in Preschool Children, Anxiety Symptoms in Preschool Children
Effects of an SMS-Based Parenting Intervention on Anxiety Symptoms in Preschool Children
Excessive screen use and anxiety symptoms in preschool children have become increasingly prominent public health problems. This randomized controlled trial aims to determine whether, compared with a control group, an ecological…
- Conditions
- Problematic Screen Use in Preschool Children, Anxiety Symptoms in Preschool Children, Social-emotional Behavior Problems in Preschool Children
- Trial name
- NCT07728344
- Testing
- Ecological Momentary Parenting Intervention, General Pediatric Health Education
- Volunteers
- 356 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Anhui Medical University
Mental Health Issue (E.G., Depression, Psychosis, Personality Disorder, Substance Abuse)
Homeless Youth Study - Stepping Stone 2.0
Housing instability is both a cause and consequence of mental health problems. As such youth experiencing housing instability (e.g., homeless or marginally housed) have higher rates of mental health problems.Because of their…
- Trial name
- NCT03776422
- Testing
- Mobile self-help intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Rush University Medical Center
Autism Spectrum Disorder, Challenging Behaviour
Propranolol for Aggression, Self-Injury, and Severe Disruptive Behavior in Adolescents and Adults With Autism
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if propranolol can help reduce challenging behaviors associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder, including aggression, self-injury, and severe disruptive behaviors.
- Conditions
- Autism Spectrum Disorder, Challenging Behaviour, Aggression, Severe Disruptive Behaviour Disorders
- Trial name
- NCT07091279
- Testing
- Propranolol
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Jeremy Veenstra-vanderweele
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Problem Behavior
Stimulant Effects on Disruptive Behavior
The goal of this study is to determine the effects of stimulant medication on disruptive behavior, function, preference and choice; however, it is primarily methodological and will add to current research by establishing an…
- Trial name
- NCT03420339
- Testing
- Stimulant
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Matthew J O'Brien, PhD, BCBA-D
Autism Spectrum Disorder, Social Communication
Joint Attention-Based Occupational Therapy Intervention in Pre-Schoolers With Autism Spectrum Disorder
In order to support the development of preschool children, joint attention training with activities incorporated in their natural routines can support the achievement of occupational therapy goals.
- Conditions
- Autism Spectrum Disorder, Social Communication, Behavior Problem, Visual Perceptual Weakness
- Trial name
- NCT05106166
- Testing
- Occupational Therapy
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University
Disruptive Behavior, Aggression Childhood
Digital Parent Training for Disruptive Behaviors in Children
This is an open pilot trial of web-based parent training for tantrums and disruptive behavior in children. Parents will be asked to complete a battery of tests to assess their children' behaviors before and after the…
- Conditions
- Disruptive Behavior, Aggression Childhood, Anger, Non-Compliance, Patient
- Trial name
- NCT03697837
- Testing
- Parent Management Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- Yale University
Mental Health Wellness, Emotional Problem
Behaviours and Emotions in Preschoolers
In this TARGet Kids! Study, we want to find out whether a short questionnaire can be used to help find out about mental health problems in preschool age children.
- Conditions
- Mental Health Wellness, Emotional Problem, Behavioural Problem, Post Partum Depression
- Trial name
- BeEPS (NCT03856931)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 183 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- TARGetKids!
Attention Deficit Disorder With Hyperactivity
Genetic, Brain Structure, and Environmental Effects on ADHD
Background: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common and inheritable of all neuropsychiatric disorders. It causes problems with attention and impulse control.
- Trial name
- NCT01721720
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,091 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI)
Anxiety Symptoms, Depressive Symptoms
Universal Preventive Resilience Intervention to Improve and Promote Mental Health for Teenagers
Adolescence is a period of many physical, mental, emotional, and social changes. It is also associated with risk behaviour conducts.
- Conditions
- Anxiety Symptoms, Depressive Symptoms, Behavioral Problem of Child, Mental Disorder in Adolescence
- Trial name
- UPRIGHT (NCT03951376)
- Testing
- UPRIGHT intervention
- Where
- 5 sites in Denmark, Iceland and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 4,460 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Biosistemak Institute for Health Systems Research
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Keep Achieving:The Impact of Group Based Activity Programmes on Children Who Have Autism and Their Families
Participation in structured activities and physical activity (PA) have been linked to several indicators of positive development such as self-esteem and psychological health as well as greater academic outcomes and lower school…
- Trial name
- NCT04165655
- Testing
- Keep Achieving (KA)
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Midlands Psychology CIC
Adolescents With Type 2 Diabetes
Situational Problem Solving in Adolescents With Type 2 Diabetes: Enhancing a Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT)
The proposed research will test a new comprehensive disease management intervention with adolescents who have type 2 diabetes using a randomized controlled trial (RCT).
- Trial name
- NCT00889785
- Testing
- Comprehensive intervention (disease management program), Usual Care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 43 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University
Disruptive Behavior
A Study of Internet Delivered Parent Child Interaction Therapy
The purpose of this study is to learn more about how feasible remote parent child interaction therapy (PCIT) is for children with disruptive behaviors and how to augment treatment with wearable devices.
- Trial name
- AI I-PCIT (NCT05725525)
- Testing
- Remote PCIT augmented with wearable devices
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic