Clinical trials: Behavior Disorders in Children
Physical Activity, Endothelial Dysfunction
Recreational Physical Activity and Cardiometabolic Profile
The purpose of present study was to investigate the effect of 10 weeks of recreational physical activity program on the irisin levels, progenitor endothelial cells and cardiometabolic profile in healthy children.
- Conditions
- Physical Activity, Endothelial Dysfunction, Metabolic Syndrome x
- Trial name
- NCT02982967
- Testing
- Physical Activity
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Federal University of São Paulo
Anxiety, Separation, Anxiety, Generalized
Partners in Caring for Anxious Youth
Pediatric onset anxiety disorders (generalized anxiety, social anxiety, separation anxiety) are highly prevalent, and if untreated, are impairing into adolescence and adulthood.
- Conditions
- Anxiety, Separation, Anxiety, Generalized, Anxiety, Social
- Trial name
- PCAY (NCT04598230)
- Testing
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Combination therapy (COMB)
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 468 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
Autism Spectrum Disorder, Child Safety
ESCAPE Kits for Elopement Prevention in Children With Autism
This study will evaluate elopement prevention kits for children with autism spectrum disorder who exhibit elopement behavior such as dashing or wandering away from safe settings.
- Conditions
- Autism Spectrum Disorder, Child Safety, Caregiver Stress
- Trial name
- NCT07225907
- Testing
- Elopement Prevention Kits
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 65 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
Food Insecurity, Depression
Neurodevelopmental Outcomes in Children: Strengthening the Caregiver-Child Story
The main goal of this research is to help families who are experiencing food insecurity (FI) and help mothers with depression. The next goal is to provide other resources to help with household needs like rent or utility…
- Conditions
- Food Insecurity, Depression, Anxiety
- Trial name
- NCT05809115
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Baylor College of Medicine
Obesity
Environmental Strategies & Behavior Change to Reduce Overeating in Obese Children
There is a need for effective weight control methods for obese children. Environmental strategies such as reducing the size of dishware and serving utensils, storing food out of view and reducing food consumption while watching…
- Trial name
- NCT01221220
- Testing
- Standard Packard Pediatric Weight Control Program, Standard Packard Pediatric Weight Control Program plus Home-based advising on environmental changes
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 174 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Depression, Anxiety, Trauma
Problem Management Plus Mindfulness-informed Legal Education for Addressing Gender-based Violence and Improving Parenting
Gender-based violence and, more specifically, domestic violence is a prevalent problem globally and in Nigeria. Its effect significantly impacts women and also the wellbeing of their families.
- Conditions
- Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Anxiety, Parenting Intervention
- Trial name
- PM+MiLE (NCT06601023)
- Testing
- Psychosocial intervention
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Teesside University
Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Disorder With Hyperactivity (ADHD)
Pai.ACT: AI-Driven ACT Chatbot for Mental Health Triage and Service Evaluation
Parents of children with special needs in Hong Kong often face limited psychological support, which can negatively impact the child rehabilitation process and the well-being of parent-child relationships.
- Conditions
- Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Disorder With Hyperactivity (ADHD), Neurodevelopmental Disorder (Diagnosis), Dyslexia
- Trial name
- NCT06808555
- Testing
- Pai.ACT Group, Control Group
- Where
- 20 sites in Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 340 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chinese University of Hong Kong
Obesity, Adolescent, Adolescent Behavior
Study of Nutrition and Activity in Kids
While a substantial body of research suggests that RRV is related to obesity, there is very little research on factors that contribute to the RRV of food, particularly how patterns of eating can increase or decrease the…
- Trial name
- SNAK (NCT04027608)
- Testing
- Reinforcing value of HED and LED foods in response to snack food monotony
- Volunteers
- 201 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- State University of New York at Buffalo
Autism, Attention Deficit Disorder With Hyperactivity
Methylphenidate for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Autism in Children
This study examined the cognitive and behavioral differences in children who have an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) with or without additional symptoms of ADHD.
- Trial name
- NCT00178503
- Testing
- Methylphenidate-extended release, Methylphenidate-immediate release
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
ADHD
Probiotic Supplementation in Children With ADHD
This randomised, placebo controlled trial explores the effects of supplementation with a probiotic drink (kefir) in children diagnosed with ADHD on behaviour, sleep, attention and the gut microbiome.
- Trial name
- NCT05155696
- Testing
- Experimental: Kefir probiotic drink (supplied by Nourish)
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 81 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- St. Mary's University, Twickenham
Cleft Lip and Palate, Social Isolation
Perception of Appearance and Social Acceptance Between Cleft and Non-Cleft Children in Early Adolescence
Background: Using three-dimensional (3D) surface imaging, this study aims to understand the differences in perception between schoolchildren with and without cleft lip and palate (CLP), as well as to explore peer awareness and…
- Trial name
- Cleft social (NCT06539572)
- Testing
- Cleft lip repair; palatoplasty; alveolar bone grafting
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 91 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Childhood Obesity, Overweight (BMI > 25)
Weight Status, Resilience, and Quality of Life in Indian Children
A school-based cross-sectional study that aims to generate context-specific evidence on how weight status is related to resilience, health behaviour, and quality of life among Indian adolescents.
- Conditions
- Childhood Obesity, Overweight (BMI > 25), Underweight
- Trial name
- NCT05648045
- Where
- 16 sites in India
- Volunteers
- 720 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Maastricht University Medical Center
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Facebook for Social Skills Training in Autism: Project Rex Connect
Twelve participants were randomized to either a Facebook group or a book club group for six weeks. Data was collected on the participants social and behavioral function at both the start and the conclusion of the intervention.
- Trial name
- FBREX (NCT02897687)
- Testing
- Facebook Group, Book Club Group
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
Maternal Depression, Self-Regulation, Emotion
Building Regulation in Dual Generations 2022-2025
This randomized control trial aims to investigate whether a novel intervention, the "Building Regulation in Dual Generations (BRIDGE)" program, improves mental wellness and parenting practices among mothers of 3 to 5-year-old…
- Conditions
- Maternal Depression, Self-Regulation, Emotion, Child Mental Disorder, Child Development
- Trial name
- BRIDGE (NCT05959538)
- Testing
- Building Regulation in Dual Generations (BRIDGE), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy Skill Training
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 197 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Manitoba
Autism Spectrum Disorder, Behavior
The Effects of Exercise on Behavior and Fitness in Children With ASD
This study will examine the effects of a school based exercise intervention programme on the behaviour and fitness levels in children with autism.
- Trial name
- NCT04047615
- Testing
- Exercise
- Where
- Ireland
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- South East Technological University
Pediatric Obesity
The Impact of Food Advertisements on Brain Response and Eating Behavior in Children
The purpose of this project is to examine the impact that television food advertisements have on brain responses and eating behavior in children.
- Trial name
- NCT02788838
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 88 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Penn State University
Obsessive-compulsive Disorders and Symptoms in Children
Task Control Circuit Targets for Obsessive Compulsive Behaviors in Children
This study will use magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to assess the function and structure of overlapping task control circuits in children with a range of Obsessive-Compulsive symptoms (OCS).
- Trial name
- NCT03584945
- Testing
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Community Referral as appropriate
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 169 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Skin Neoplasm
School-based Randomized Trial of SunSmart Interventions
The objective of this study is to test a novel classroom-based intervention to motivate youth to limit their sun exposure. The intervention will make the process of learning about sun exposure more person-centered using…
- Trial name
- NCT04176237
- Testing
- UV Dosimetry Laboratory
- Volunteers
- 3,750 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Southern California
Autism Spectrum Disorder, Social Skills
Effects of Therapy Dogs on Social Behavior in Group Social Skills Instruction With Children With Autism
Animal-Assisted Interventions (AAI) can increase social behavior in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), although the mechanism by which this occurs remains elusive.
- Trial name
- NCT03873831
- Testing
- Animal-assisted intervention, Social skills group
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 72 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Texas Tech University
Anxiety
Feasibility and Preliminary Outcomes of the Brave Elephant Program: A Single-Arm Pretest-Posttest Study
Anxiety disorders are highly prevalent in childhood and have increased following the COVID-19 pandemic. Behavioral inhibition in early childhood is a well-established risk factor for later anxiety.
- Trial name
- Brave_Elephant (NCT07567820)
- Testing
- Brave Elephant Program
- Where
- Portugal
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- ISPA - Instituto Universitario de Ciencias Psicologicas, Sociais e da Vida