How parental emotion regulation affects ADHD treatment outcomes
The Impact of Parental Emotion Regulation Capacity on Behavioral Treatment for Pediatric ADHD
This study is testing whether how well parents manage their emotions affects how successful behavior training is for kids aged 5-12 with ADHD and challenging behaviors.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 65 (estimated) |
| Ages | 5 Years to 12 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Milton S. Hershey Medical Center Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Hershey, Pennsylvania) |
| Trial ID | NCT05299814 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study examines the role of parental emotion regulation in the effectiveness of behavioral parent training interventions for children aged 5-12 with ADHD and oppositional behaviors. It aims to determine if reduced parental emotion regulation and increased emotional reactivity predict poorer outcomes in addressing negative parenting behaviors and children's behavior problems. The intervention consists of an eight-session program focusing on positive reinforcement and structured consequences for negative behaviors. Measurements of parental emotion regulation will be collected through self-reports and objective assessments at various stages of the intervention.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include parents of children aged 5-12 diagnosed with ADHD who exhibit mild symptoms of Oppositional Defiant Disorder.
Not a fit: Patients who may not benefit include those whose children have intellectual delays, prominent autistic traits, or who do not meet the study's inclusion criteria.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the effectiveness of ADHD treatments by tailoring interventions based on parental emotional factors.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promising results in improving ADHD treatment outcomes through parental involvement, suggesting this approach may be effective.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Parent of a child ages 5-12 with ADHD * Parent must report that the child has at least a mild level of symptoms at home of Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) on the Disruptive Behavior Disorder Rating Scale (DBDRS) Exclusion Criteria: 1. Not being the parent of a child ages 5-12 who meets diagnostic criteria for ADHD. 2. Non English Speaking 3. the child with ADHD has a diagnosis of intellectual delay or has prominent autistic traits 4. Another child in the same family participating in this study already 5. Parent does not have a smartphone or tablet device to complete EMA ratings or does not reside with child for the majority of the time.
Where this trial is running
Hershey, Pennsylvania
- Penn State Health Dept of Psychiatry — Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: James G Waxmonsky, MD
- Email: jwaxmonsky@pennstatehealth.psu.edu
- Phone: 7175318646
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.