CompletedNot Applicable

Adapting DBT for Children With DMDD: Pilot RCT

United States43 participantsStarted 2013-05

Plain-language summary

This study examines feasibility and preliminary efficacy of Dialectical Behavior Therapy adapted to children (DBT-C). DBT-C as compared to treatment-as-usual (TAU) is hypothesized to have lower drop-out rate, and higher treatment attendance and satisfaction. Further, DBT-C as compared to TAU will have significantly greater reduction in symptoms of Disruptive Mood Dysregulation disorder, including verbal and behavioral outbursts and angry/irritable mood.

Who can participate

Age range7 Years – 12 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion criteria

✓. Ages 7 years 0 months to 12 years 11 months
✓. Meet criteria for Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder on DSM-IV
✓. Stabilized on psychiatric medication (at least 6 weeks).
✓. Able to be treated on the outpatient basis

Exclusion criteria

✕. Documented cognitive disability ( if records are not available will use \< 85 IQ on Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-IV Information and Block Design subtests).
✕. Current diagnosis of a psychotic disorder (on K-SADS-PL)
✕. Pervasive Developmental Disorder (on K-SADS-PL)
✕. Child in the English as Second Language program at school and/or caregivers have language difficulties as per self-report
✕. Child is in state custody.
✕. As consistent with DMDD diagnosis, child's co-morbid conditions better account for disruptive mood.

What they're measuring

Attendance and drop-out rate measure

Timeframe: 32 weeks

Therapy Satisfaction Questionnaire

Timeframe: 32 weeks

Therapist Satisfaction Questionaire

Timeframe: 32 weeks

Psychosocial Treatment Compliance Scale

Timeframe: 32 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01862549

SponsorWeill Medical College of Cornell University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2015-12

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range7 Years – 12 Years

SexALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion criteria

✓. Ages 7 years 0 months to 12 years 11 months
✓. Meet criteria for Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder on DSM-IV
✓. Stabilized on psychiatric medication (at least 6 weeks).
✓. Able to be treated on the outpatient basis

Exclusion criteria

✕. Documented cognitive disability ( if records are not available will use \< 85 IQ on Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-IV Information and Block Design subtests).
✕. Current diagnosis of a psychotic disorder (on K-SADS-PL)
✕. Pervasive Developmental Disorder (on K-SADS-PL)
✕. Child in the English as Second Language program at school and/or caregivers have language difficulties as per self-report
✕. Child is in state custody.
✕. As consistent with DMDD diagnosis, child's co-morbid conditions better account for disruptive mood.