Testing how emotion regulation affects treatments for children with Oppositional Defiant 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 randomized controlled trial aims to investigate the role of emotion regulation in enhancing treatment outcomes for children diagnosed with Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD). Participants will be categorized into high and low emotion dysregulation groups and then randomly assigned to either a behavioral parent training intervention or a child-directed treatment focusing on problem-solving and emotion regulation skills. The study will assess treatment effects at multiple time points, including pre-treatment, post-treatment, and follow-ups at 6 and 18 months. The goal is to determine if aligning treatment with a child's emotion regulation skills can improve overall treatment efficacy.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Diagnosed with Oppositional Defiant Disorder
* Icelandic speaking (child and parent/guardian)

Exclusion Criteria:

* IQ below 70 (full scale score)

Where it's running

• University of Iceland
  Reykjavik, Iceland Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Urdur Njardvik, PhD — Department of Psychology, University of Iceland
• Study coordinator: Urdur Njardvik, PhD
• Email: urdurn@hi.is
• Phone: +354-525-5957

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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.