Executive Function and Symptom Reduction in Youth Receiving Home-based Treatment With Collaborati… (NCT04121650) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Executive Function and Symptom Reduction in Youth Receiving Home-based Treatment With Collaborative Problem Solving
United States54 participantsStarted 2019-10-14
Plain-language summary
In this project, the investigators will extend prior results of parent-reported executive function growth and symptom reduction in children receiving home-based treatment with the Collaborative Problem Solving treatment approach (CPS), with a particular focus on examining children who have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The investigators will examine executive functioning (EF) of children who are receiving CPS, measuring EF with parent-report and objective computer-based tasks, at two timepoints: at the start of treatment and approximately four months later, and will collect symptoms at these plus three additional timepoints: at discharge, 6-months after discharge, and 12-months after discharge.
Who can participate
Age range
7 Years – 14 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Clients of participating non-profit organization that are receiving home-based youth mental health care
* Speaking and writing English at level necessary to complete study requirements
Exclusion Criteria:
* Youth is in full state custody and consent cannot be obtained by a guardian
* Youth and/or guardians do not speak English well enough to complete standardized measures
* Youth has a confirmed or suspected Full Scale IQ below 70, or carries a prior diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder at the moderate or severe level
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.
1This study looked at Collaborative Problem Solving delivered at home for kids with behavior problems and executive dysfunction — since the trial is now completed, has any data been published yet, and would my child's specific behavioral symptoms match what was studied here?
2The trial measured changes in both behavioral symptoms and executive functioning skills as its main outcomes — can you help me understand whether my child's struggles with executive function are significant enough that targeting them directly, like this approach does, might matter more than other behavioral interventions we've tried?
3Since this was a home-based treatment, what would that actually look like in practice for our family — how much time and involvement would be expected from parents or caregivers, and is that realistic for our situation?
4Collaborative Problem Solving is an existing therapeutic approach, not an experimental drug — are there ways my child could access this kind of treatment right now outside of a research trial, and how would that compare to what was studied here?
5Since this trial is listed as phase 'not applicable' and is now completed, what does that mean for how confident you'd be in recommending this approach — is there enough evidence from this or similar studies to guide a decision for my child?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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.