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Can early emotional signs in preschoolers predict behavioral challenges?

NCT ID NCT07805668

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: IRCCS Fondazione Stella Maris Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 04, 2026 · Last updated Sep 04, 2026

Summary

Researchers are studying emotional dysregulation in preschool children aged 3 to 6 who have internalizing or externalizing behavioral disorders. They aim to see how emotional dysregulation relates to empathy, repetitive behaviors, and executive functions like impulse control and flexibility. Parents will fill out questionnaires about their child's emotional behavior and daily skills. The study may help clarify early signs that could guide future support for young children with emotional and behavioral difficulties.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If this study succeeds, it could help identify early markers of emotional dysregulation in young children, potentially guiding earlier and more targeted support for behavioral and emotional challenges.
What could go wrong
This is a small observational study with 40 children, so findings may not apply broadly. It measures associations, not causes, and relies on parent questionnaires, which may not capture the full picture.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 40 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Oct 2025

Expected to finish

Nov 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

For the study, patients aged between 3 and 6 years who were referred in a naturalistic setting for diagnostic assessment, and who received a diagnosis of an emotional-behavioral disorder following the routine clinical assessment, will be enrolled.

Ages

3 to 6 years

Sex

Anyone

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Inclusion Criteria: Inclusion criteria: * Age between 3 and 6 years * Presence of an internalizing and/or externalizing disorder * Parent completion of the questionnaires * Parent/caregiver signed informed consent for participation in the study Exclusion criteria: * Age greater than 6 years

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Conditions

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Behavior

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Behavioral and emotional disorder with onset in childhood

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • IRCCS Stella Maris

    RECRUITING

    Pisa, Italy, 56128, Italy