Mental health intervention using virtual reality for young males with conduct disorder

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) intervention combined with virtual reality exposure training in reducing symptoms of conduct disorder and psychopathic traits among male prisoners and boys in state residential schools aged 15 to 20. The intervention will focus on enhancing emotional well-being and will also assess factors influencing adherence to the program, such as mental well-being and motivation. Additionally, the study will analyze the costs associated with implementing this intervention.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Express conduct disorder psychopathology and psychopathic personality traits
* Are placed to a prison or a state residential school for at least 9 months

Exclusion Criteria:

* Females
* Non-Finninsh-speaking
* Remaining in the institution facility less than 9 months
* Intellectual dissability
* Presence of psychotic symptoms
* Autism
* History of epilepsy
* Currently participating another psychotherapeutic intervention

Where it's running

• State Residential Schools
  Helsinki, Finland Recruiting
• Prison and Probation Service of Finland
  Helsinki, Finland Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Nina Lindberg, PhD — University of Helsinki
• Study coordinator: Nina Lindberg, PhD
• Email: nina.lindberg@hus.fi
• Phone: +358504270028

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.