Status:
COMPLETED
Adapting DBT for Children With DMDD: Pilot RCT
Lead Sponsor:
Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Conditions:
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder
Eligibility:
All Genders
7-12 years
Phase:
NA
Brief 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-o...
Detailed Description
Specific Aims: I: Conduct Pilot Randomized Clinical Trial to evaluate feasibility and efficacy of DBT for children with Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) as compared with Treatment-As-Usu...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- 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
- Children with suicidal ideation, suicidal behavior and non-suicidal self-injury will be included (assessed using Columbia Suicide and Self-Injury Severity Rating Scale) unless other interventions are indicated (e.g., hospitalization, medication).
Exclusion
- 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.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
May 1 2013
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
December 1 2016
Estimated Enrollment :
43 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01862549
Start Date
May 1 2013
End Date
December 1 2016
Last Update
March 1 2019
Active Locations (1)
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Weill Cornell Medical College
White Plains, New York, United States, 10605