CompletedNot Applicable

A Prospective Observational Study of Family-based Interventions for Children With Neuropsychiatric and/or Psychiatric Disorders

Finland230 participantsStarted 2013-12

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to examine the feasibility and the effects of family-based interventions for children (aged 5-12) with neuropsychiatric and psychiatric disorders in Finnish health care settings.

Who can participate

Age range5 Years – 12 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Child is 5-12 year-old at time of recruitment * Child meets screening criteria for neuropsychiatric disorder (i.e. ADHD \& Asperger Syndrome) * Child may also meet screening criteria for co-existing condition such as Behavior Disorder * Family situation is assessed by the health care professional (child psychiatrist) and an intensive family-based intervention is further recommended Exclusion Criteria: * Child's psychiatric condition requires acute inpatient care * Child's parent's alcohol and/or substance abuse requires acute treatment * The progress is going on to correct the conditions that may lead to the child's placement in out-of-home care

What they're measuring

Child's Health Related Quality of Life questionnaire (HRQOL) - (KINDL-R)

Timeframe: Participants will be followed to measure change from baseline to an expected average of 12-18 months & 24 months (when applicable) + 6 months post-intervention follow-up

Multisource Assessment of Children's Socioemotional Competence Scale (MASCS)

Timeframe: Participants will be followed to measure change from baseline to an expected average of 12-18 months & 24 months (when applicable) + 6 months post-intervention follow-up

Parenting Self-Efficacy (PSE)

Timeframe: Participants will be followed to measure change from baseline to an expected average of 12-18 months & 24 months (when applicable) + 6 months post-intervention follow-up

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02250339

SponsorSocial Insurance Institution, Finland

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2018-06-30

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Who can participate

Age range5 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.

What they're measuring

Child's Health Related Quality of Life questionnaire (HRQOL) - (KINDL-R)

Timeframe: Participants will be followed to measure change from baseline to an expected average of 12-18 months & 24 months (when applicable) + 6 months post-intervention follow-up

Multisource Assessment of Children's Socioemotional Competence Scale (MASCS)

Timeframe: Participants will be followed to measure change from baseline to an expected average of 12-18 months & 24 months (when applicable) + 6 months post-intervention follow-up

Parenting Self-Efficacy (PSE)

Timeframe: Participants will be followed to measure change from baseline to an expected average of 12-18 months & 24 months (when applicable) + 6 months post-intervention follow-up