Neurodevelopmental disorders in youth with criminal behavior
Official title: Neurodevelopmental Disorders in Youth With Criminal Behaviors
Run by National Taiwan University Hospital · NCT05875363 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at whether young people who commit crimes have neurodevelopmental disorders like ADHD or autism, and how these conditions relate to the crimes they commit.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 10 Years to 18 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 1000 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | National Taiwan University Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Taipei) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | April 1, 2021 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2027 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | July 31, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT05875363 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are juvenile offenders referred by the Taipei City Police Department who consent to have their data used for research.
✕Probably not a fit
youths without neurodevelopmental disorders or without data availability may not benefit directly from the study results.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This is an observational study that collects data to describe how common neurodevelopmental disorders are among youth with criminal behavior and to explore links between specific disorders and crime types and rates. It also examines how co-occurring psychiatric conditions and sociodemographic factors relate to juvenile criminality. Data collection will be done from juvenile offenders referred by Taipei City Police, at National Taiwan University Hospital. The study does not involve an intervention and will analyze existing information to identify patterns. Findings could help inform prevention and support strategies for at-risk youths.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the study could improve understanding of how neurodevelopmental needs relate to delinquent behavior and guide targeted interventions.
How similar studies have gone: Previous work has shown associations between neurodevelopmental disorders and antisocial behavior, but this study's setting and data may provide further insights.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Juvenile offender from The Juvenile Affairs Division of Taipei City Police Department Exclusion Criteria: * Not Juvenile offender
Where it's running
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National Taiwan University Hospital
Taipei, Taiwan Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Yi-Ling Chien
- Email: chienyiling@gmail.com
- Phone: +886223123456#66013
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.