Oppositional defiant disorder
MONDO:0000495A behavior disorder characterized by a persistent pattern of defiant, disobedient, and hostile behavior towards authority figures, manifested by a frequent loss of temper, arguing, becoming angry or vindictive, or other negativistic behaviors.
Also known as: oppositional defiant disorder, oppositional defiant disorder (disease)
27 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Smartphone app may boost parenting skills for child outbursts
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a smartphone app can enhance parent management training (PMT) for children aged 8 to 13 with disruptive behavior disorders, such as conduct disorder or ADHD. Parents receive 12 weekly PMT sessions, and half also use a digital tool with videos, a resource …
Sponsor: National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 05:00 UTC
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Can a 'Mentalizing' therapy tame teen conduct disorders?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study compares two treatments for teens aged 12-19 with oppositional defiant or conduct disorders. One group gets mentalization-based therapy (MBT), which helps teens understand their own and others' thoughts and feelings. The other group gets standard psychiatric care plus …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital Heidelberg • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 17:47 UTC
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New study aims to find best therapy for angry outbursts in kids
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares three types of therapy for children aged 8 to 16.5 with severe irritability. Participants will receive either exposure-based cognitive behavioral therapy, parent management training, or supportive psychoeducation over 12 sessions. The goal is to see which appr…
Sponsor: National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 05:00 UTC
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VR-Enhanced parenting therapy aims to tame toddler tantrums
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a shortened version of Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) that uses videos and 360-degree virtual reality films to help parents manage disruptive behavior in children aged 2-7. Fifteen families will receive up to 10 therapy sessions. Researchers will measure…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Karolinska Institutet • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC