Understanding Emotional Regulation in Teenagers with Behavioral Disorders

Characterization of Mentalization Profiles Related to Emotional Regulation Among Teenagers With Behavioral Disorders

Not applicable Interventional Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Besancon · NCT05820581

This study is trying to understand how teenagers with behavioral disorders manage their emotions and think about their own and others' actions to help improve their care.

Quick facts

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment65 (estimated)
Ages12 Years to 18 Years
SexAll
SponsorCentre Hospitalier Universitaire de Besancon Academic / other
Locations1 site (Besançon)
Trial IDNCT05820581 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study aims to characterize the mentalization profiles and emotional regulation capacities of adolescents aged 12 to 17 who exhibit externalized behavioral disorders. By integrating psychological assessments with physiological parameters, the research seeks to uncover the underlying psychopathological processes that contribute to these disorders. The approach focuses on understanding how these adolescents interpret their own behaviors and those of others, particularly in the context of their relationships with parents. This comprehensive characterization is essential for developing appropriate psychological care strategies for this vulnerable population.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are teenagers aged 12 to 17 with externalized behavioral disorders such as running away, self-aggression, or aggressive behavior.

Not a fit: Patients with intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, or psychotic disorders may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved psychological care and interventions for adolescents with behavioral disorders.

How similar studies have performed: While the specific approach of integrating mentalization and physiological parameters is novel, similar studies have shown promise in understanding behavioral disorders in adolescents.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Teenage girls or boys aged 12 to 17
* Adolescent(s) with externalized behavioral disorder(s):

running away, suicide attempts, self-aggression (scarification, self-mutilation), taking drugs, hetero-aggressive behavior, theft, conduct disorders sexual, oppositional behavior, lies, clastic anger.

* Non-objection of the adolescent to participate in the study.
* Written consent of the two holders of parental authority

Exclusion Criteria:

* Intellectually disabled
* Autism Spectrum Disorder
* Psychotic disorder

Where this trial is running

Besançon

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Adolescent Behavior DisorderEye MovementsMentalisationEmotion regulationAdolescentsNeurophysiological parameters
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