Tracking the journeys of children and teens with disruptive behavior
Clinical and Social Trajectories of Children and Adolescents With Disruptive Behavior: Multidisciplinary Approach of Pediatric and Psychiatric Emergencies in the Rhône-Alpes Auvergne Region
This study looks at how children and teens under 16 who show disruptive behaviors are treated in emergency rooms and what happens to them afterward to help improve their care.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 500 (estimated) |
| Ages | N/A to 16 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Hospices Civils de Lyon Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Bron) |
| Trial ID | NCT02812537 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study focuses on children and adolescents under 16 years old who are admitted to emergency rooms due to disruptive behaviors such as aggression, violence, or theft. It aims to describe their care management and follow their life trajectories and psychiatric evolution post-admission. The study addresses the increasing use of emergency care for these issues and the associated risks, including inappropriate hospitalizations and social disruptions. By understanding these trajectories, the study seeks to inform better management strategies for conduct disorders.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are children and adolescents under 16 years old admitted to emergency rooms for issues related to aggression, violence, fugue, or theft.
Not a fit: Patients admitted for reasons unrelated to aggression or violence, or those whose families oppose participation, may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved care management strategies for children and adolescents with disruptive behavior disorders.
How similar studies have performed: While there is limited information on similar studies, the increasing recognition of conduct disorders suggests that understanding their trajectories could be a novel and valuable approach.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Children and adolescents less than 16 years old * Children and adolescents admitted to emergency rooms for aggressiveness, violence, fugue or theft Exclusion Criteria: * Children and adolescents admitted to emergency rooms for a reason not directly link with aggressiveness, violence, fugue or theft * Opposition to the subject or the family to participate to this research
Where this trial is running
Bron
- Hospices Civils de Lyon — Bron, France (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Yannis Gansel, MD — Hospices Cicils de Lyon
- Study coordinator: Yannis Gansel, MD
- Email: yannis.gansel@chu-lyon.fr
- Phone: 472129562
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.