New study offers Step-by-Step help for kids with anger issues
NCT ID NCT06902649
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
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 therapy for the child or parent. The goal is to see if this step-by-step model reduces behavior problems and improves anger control.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- internet-based parenting support and cognitive behavioral therapy with virtual reality
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide an effective, step-by-step treatment plan for children with anger or behavioral problems, reducing symptoms without needing lifelong medication.
- What could go wrong
- This is a relatively small trial (210 participants) testing a complex model, so results may not apply to all families. The interventions require active parent and child engagement, which may limit effectiveness for some.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Karolinska Institutet
RECRUITINGSolna, Sweden
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