Conduct disorder

This trial compares two parenting programs for caregivers who have depression and are seeking help for their child's emotional or behavioral difficulties. The experimental program, ADAPT, is designed to address the unique emotional needs of depressed parents, while the control is…

This study tests a new type of talking therapy called mentalization-based therapy (MBT) for young people aged 10-17 who struggle with aggressive or violent behavior. The therapy aims to help them understand their own feelings and those of others. Half of the 632 participants will…

This study tests a stepped care approach for children aged 8-16 who struggle with anger, defiance, or aggression. All families start with a brief online parenting program. If more help is needed, they are randomly assigned to additional options, including virtual reality-assisted…

This study tests three school-based programs to help high school students who are at risk for behavior problems like conduct disorder. About 120 students will be randomly assigned to a mindfulness program, a mindfulness program with a mobile app, or a life skills program. Researc…

This trial tests whether using a weighted blanket at night and during the day can improve sleep in children aged 5-12 with ADHD who still have sleep problems despite standard care. Half the children will receive a weighted blanket, while the other half gets a non-weighted sham bl…

This study looks at children and teens ages 7-17 who have severe mood problems like chronic anger, sadness, or irritability, along with extreme tantrums. Researchers will use interviews, tests, and brain imaging to understand what happens in the brain. Up to 2,350 participants wi…

This study examines the prevalence of neurodevelopmental disorders like ADHD and autism among youth who have committed crimes. Researchers will analyze records from juvenile offenders to explore how these conditions relate to the types and frequency of criminal behavior. The goal…

This observational study aims to understand why some people are more impulsive or compulsive than others. Researchers will use brain scans, genetic tests, and behavioral surveys in 1,100 participants aged 6 to 80, including those with ADHD, OCD, autism, and conduct disorder. The …

This study looks at whether creating a personalized profile for children with disruptive behavior and their parents can help predict which treatment will work best. About 200 children and their parents will take part. The goal is to see if matching therapy to a child's specific e…

This study watches 80 children (ages 8-15) with ADHD and emotional or behavioral problems to see how standard treatments like medication and group therapy affect their symptoms. Researchers compare treated kids to those on a waiting list, using questionnaires, computer tests, and…