Clinical trials: Behavior Disorders in Children
Autism, Infantile
The Effect of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
In this randomized control study, investigators will evaluate the effectiveness of the Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) matrix behavioral protocol compared to Parent Training (PT) programs in improving the psychological…
- Trial name
- ASDMatrix (NCT04909658)
- Testing
- ACT Matrix, PT Protocol
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 66 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- S.Anna Rehabilitation Institute
Down Syndrome, Speech and Language Disorder
Building Sentences With Preschoolers Who Use AAC
The focus of this investigation is to compare the effectiveness of the AAC Generative Language Intervention approach to an AAC Standard of Care condition on preschool sentence productions.
- Conditions
- Down Syndrome, Speech and Language Disorder, Speech Disorders in Children, Speech Intelligibility
- Trial name
- NCT03538925
- Testing
- AAC Generative Language Intervention, Standard of Care / Business as Usual
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Central Florida
Cornelia de Lange Syndrome
Behavioral Assessment and Treatment of Problem Behavior in Children With Cornelia de Lange Syndrome
The goals of this clinical trial are to identify factors associated with the development of problem behavior in Cornelia de Lange syndrome (CdLS) and to develop an effective behavioral assessment and treatment model for problem…
- Trial name
- NCT05829668
- Testing
- ABA-based functional analysis and treatment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hugo W. Moser Research Institute at Kennedy Krieger, Inc.
Child, Only, Metabolic Diseases
Nutritional Study in Spanish Pediatric Population
This study investigates the aspects related to the intake of food and nutrients, physical activity and sedentary behavior of Spanish children from 1 to 9 years.
- Conditions
- Child, Only, Metabolic Diseases, Child Development, Diet Habit
- Trial name
- EsNuPI (NCT03941392)
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 1,500 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fundacion Iberoamericana de Nutricion
Child Overweight
Breastfeeding and Complementary Feeding in Relation to BMI and Overweight
This study examines the associations between different types of infant feeding and BMI and overweight in childhood. The study is based on the Danish National Birth Cohort, established in 1996.
- Trial name
- NCT03334760
- Testing
- Danish National Birth Cohort
- Volunteers
- 100,418 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg
Depression, Anxiety, Anger
Building Emotional Awareness and Mental Health (BEAM) 2024-2027
Children are highly sensitive to adversity during their first five years of life, with exposure to chronic parental mental illness (MI) consistently linked to socio-emotional impairments and mental health problems in children.
- Conditions
- Depression, Anxiety, Anger, Parenting, Stress, Psychological
- Trial name
- BEAM (NCT06455397)
- Testing
- The Building Emotional Awareness and Mental Health (BEAM) Program
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 400 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Leslie E. Roos
Insufficient Sleep Syndrome, Inadequate Sleep Hygiene
Impact of Beds for Kids Program on Child Sleep
The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the impact of provision of a child bed through the Beds for Kids program on objectively measured child sleep, and on daily child behavioral functioning and caregiver functioning…
- Conditions
- Insufficient Sleep Syndrome, Inadequate Sleep Hygiene, Child Behavior Problems, Emotional Stress
- Trial name
- NCT03392844
- Testing
- Beds for Kids program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Sleep Deprivation
Effect of Nap on Daytime Functioning in Primary School Students
Previous studies showed that insufficient sleep has a negative impact on children's physical and psychological health. Napping was found to decrease sleepiness and improve daytime functioning in adults and adolescents.
- Trial name
- NCT04270539
- Testing
- Nap
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 654 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Hong Kong
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
An Empowering Parent Training Intervention to Increase Physical Activity in Preschool Aged Children With Autism
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if WE PLAY for Parents can improve caregivers' knowledge, attitudes, confidence, and skills promoting physical activity with their young child with autism.
- Trial name
- NCT07421830
- Testing
- Wellness Enhancing Physical Activity for Young Children: Parent Version (WE PLAY for Parents)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 114 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Northeastern University
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
The Effects of Long-acting Methylphenidate on Academic Activity and Related Constructs in Children With ADHD
This study aims at investigating the direct effects of methylphenidate on school performance of primary school children. Although behavioral effects of this frequently prescribed drug are thoroughly studied (and confirmed), the…
- Trial name
- NCT02501798
- Testing
- Methylphenidate
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 61 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VU University of Amsterdam
Parent Training, Psychoeducation
Development and Effectiveness of a Micro-Psychoeducation Program for Parents of Children With ADHD in Disaster Situations
Abstract Disasters are among the major crisis situations that adversely affect children's psychological well-being, emotional regulation, and adaptation.
- Trial name
- ADHD (NCT07777016)
- Testing
- articipants in the intervention group received the micro-psychoeducation program.
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University
Autism
Learning Enhancement Through Neurostimulation in Autism
This study will examine whether brain stimulation paired with social skills learning can help teenage boys with autism learn how to make and keep friends. Brain stimulation can enhance learning in some people.
- Trial name
- LENS (NCT02998684)
- Testing
- Active Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation, PEERS Social Skills Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
Randomized Controlled Trial for Speech Disorders in Children
Treatment Efficacy for Developmental Motor Speech Disorders
The purpose of this study is to carry out a high-level treatment efficacy study on children with speech sound disorders with motor speech involvement (SSD-MSI) using a well-controlled Randomized Controlled Trial design.
- Trial name
- NCT02105402
- Testing
- PROMPT
- Where
- 3 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Prompt Institute
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
The Effect of Methylphenidate Treatment on Oxidative Stress Levels in Children Diagnosed With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of methylphenidate treatment on oxidative stress by measuring the levels of Total Oxidant Status (TOS), Total Antioxidant Status (TAS), Oxidative Stress Index (OSI=TOS/TAS)…
- Trial name
- NCT06844812
- Testing
- This is not an interventional study. Patients who are planned to start methylphenidate treatment have been invited to participate in the study.
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 39 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi
Dental Fear and Anxiety, Dental Anxiety
Mobile Application Versus Tell-show-do Technique for Improved Behavior Management of Dental Anxiety in Children Aged 7-11 Years: a Multicenter Randomized Control Trial in Karachi-Pakistan
This study aims to compare the effectiveness of a mobile application versus the conventional tell-show-do (TSD) technique in reducing dental anxiety among children aged 7-11 years attending their first dental visit.
- Trial name
- NCT07553156
- Testing
- Mobile Application, Tell-Show-Do Technique
- Where
- 3 sites in Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 114 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Aga Khan University Hospital, Pakistan
Water-Related Diseases
SAFEWATER Health & Behaviour Impact Field Trials; Colombia
At least 1.8 billion people globally use a source of drinking water that is faecally contaminated and thus likely to lead to diarrheal illness: nearly 1,000 children die each day due to water and sanitation-related diarrhoeal…
- Trial name
- SAFEWATER (NCT04829981)
- Testing
- SAFEWATER systems for drinking water disinfection, Behaviour change interventions
- Where
- 3 sites in Colombia, Mexico
- Volunteers
- 84 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Ulster
Congenital Heart Diseases, Children
Physical Activity and Cognitive Development in Children
1. Compare physical activity and cognitive functions between children having cardiac surgery with an age-matched group of children undergoing non-cardiac surgery, as well as otherwise healthy siblings or best buddies (or age and…
- Trial name
- NCT02542683
- Testing
- structured physical activity program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Obesity, Diabetes, Nutrition, Physical Health
Effects of Environmental Opportunities and Barriers on Physical Activity, Fitness, and Health in Hispanic Children in Wisconsin
This is a pilot community-based research study to examine the effects of specific environmental and social factors on physical activity, fitness, and health of middle school Hispanic children living in an inner-city community.
- Trial name
- NCT01180972
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 214 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Wisconsin, Madison
Dental Anxiety in Children, Dental Pain
Kaleidoscope Compared to Tell-Show-Do for Reducing Children Pain and Anxiety During Pulp Therapy
The goal of this clinical trial is to investigate if Kaleidoscope glasses help children feel less pain and worry during dental work. It will also explore if these glasses help children feel more comfortable with the dentist.
- Trial name
- NCT07595731
- Testing
- behavior management using Kaleidoscope glasses (SOL, country of origin: China)., behavior management using the Tell-Show-Do technique and Kaleidoscope glasses (SOL, country of origin: China)., behavior management using the Tell-Show-Do technique.
- Volunteers
- 39 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Children with Chronic Condition
Parents InformaTion in Child REHABilitation
In France, approximaly 3 million children have a chronic disease and require regular care such as paediatric rehabilitation. These cares are provided over long periods of time, most often throughout childhood and often into…
- Trial name
- PITChREHAB (NCT05547958)
- Testing
- Focus group and online survey
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fondation Ildys