Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages Any age to 16

Tracking the journeys of children and teens with disruptive behavior

Official title: Clinical and Social Trajectories of Children and Adolescents With Disruptive Behavior: Multidisciplinary Approach of Pediatric and Psychiatric Emergencies in the Rhône-Alpes Auvergne Region

Run by Hospices Civils de Lyon · NCT02812537 · Data updated 2026-11-12

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.

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Quick facts

Study typeObservational
AgesAny age to 16 Years
SexAll
Enrollment500 (estimated)
SponsorHospices Civils de Lyon
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Bron)
StatusRecruiting
StartedMay 20, 2019
Main results expectedMay 2028
Study endsMay 2028
Registry record updatedMay 31, 2023
Trial IDNCT02812537 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a 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.

Probably not a fit

Patients admitted for reasons unrelated to aggression or violence, or those whose families oppose participation, may not benefit from this study.

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

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.

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 gone: 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.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
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 it's running

  • Hospices Civils de Lyon
    Bron, France
    Recruiting

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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.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.