CompletedNot Applicable

Adapting Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Children in Residential Care

United States47 participantsStarted 2011-04

Plain-language summary

I: Conduct Pilot Randomized Clinical Trial of Dialectical Behavior Therapy for children (DBT-C) in residential as compared with Treatment-As-Usual (TAU) (60 children in DBT-C and 60 children in the comparison condition). II: Finalize therapist training manuals and educational materials to guide selection, training, and supervision of treatment providers.

Who can participate

Age range

6 Years – 12 Years

Sex

MALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * age between 6 years 0 months and 12 years 11 months; * male; * in residential care at Green Chimneys; * projected length of stay is at least 8 months. Exclusion Criteria: * pervasive developmental disorder; * psychotic disorder; * mental retardation; (all as per psychiatric evaluation at Green Chimneys); * in care or custody of the Department of Social Services (DSS); * caregivers do not speak English.

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

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Timeframe: post-treatment at 30 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01547052

SponsorWeill Medical College of Cornell University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2015-08

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