New study aims to find best therapy for angry outbursts in kids
NCT ID NCT07640802
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 34 times
Summary
This 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 approach best reduces temper outbursts and irritable mood. The trial involves 300 youth and their parents and includes follow-up for one year after treatment.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- psychotherapy (exposure-based cognitive behavioral therapy, parent management training, or psychoeducation supportive psychotherapy)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could identify a specific therapy that effectively reduces severe irritability in children, providing a targeted treatment option.
- What could go wrong
- This is a relatively early-stage trial with no results yet. The therapies may not differ significantly in effectiveness, and individual responses can vary. The study is not yet recruiting.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States
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