Status:
RECRUITING
The Effectiveness of Forensic Outpatient Systemic Therapy: a Multiple Case Experimental Design
Lead Sponsor:
Utrecht University
Collaborating Sponsors:
De Waag
Conditions:
Conduct Disorder
Antisocial Behavior
Eligibility:
All Genders
12-21 years
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effectiveness and mediators of Forensic Outpatient Systemic Therapy (FAST).
Detailed Description
Forensic Outpatient Systemic Therapy (in Dutch: Forensische Ambulante Systeem Therapie; FAST) is a promising treatment for juveniles showing severe antisocial behavior, including aggression, (domestic...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- FAST therapists determine whether clients meet inclusion and exclusion criteria of FAST during the standard intake procedure of FAST. The FAST inclusion criteria are:
- Juvenile has an estimated IQ-score of 80 or higher and/or sufficient adaptive skills to benefit from FAST;
- Juvenile is aged 12 to 21 years old at the start of the intervention;
- Juvenile exhibits externalizing behavior resulting in problems in at least two life areas (family, school, or leisure time), determined by clinical impressions based on information from intake and/or referrer information;
- Juvenile has a medium to high recidivism risk, measured by the Risk Assessment Instrument for Outpatient Forensic Mental Health Care Youth (RAF GGZ Youth);
- Presence of juvenile-caregiver relationship problems, measured by the RAF GGZ Youth;
- Juvenile has a diagnosis of a DSM-5 behavioral disorder, which is determined using a new diagnostic process or case file analysis;
- Juvenile and caregiver(s) cannot be motivated to follow treatment at the treatment site after multiple attempts by the therapist;
- Juvenile resides with their caregiver(s) or is expected to return to residing with their caregiver(s) within the first two months of FAST.
- The FAST exclusion criteria are:
- Juvenile exhibits severe psychiatric symptoms requiring admission;
- Problem behavior of the juvenile is caused primarily by substance abuse problems and it is expected that treatment of the substance abuse problems will decrease the problem behavior;
- The safety of the family members or therapist cannot be sufficiently guaranteed.
- To be eligible for participation in this study, one modified study inclusion criterium applies, i.e., the juvenile has primary aggression and/or anger problems (approximately 80% of referred juveniles). In addition, one study exclusion criterium applies, i.e., the juvenile is in secure residential care or confined in a correctional or detention facility at start of the intervention.
Exclusion
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 25 2023
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
August 1 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
15 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06032520
Start Date
August 25 2023
End Date
August 1 2025
Last Update
December 12 2024
Active Locations (2)
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1
de Waag
Utrecht, Netherlands
2
Utrecht University
Utrecht, Netherlands