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New training aims to help caregivers handle challenging behaviors in adults with IDD

NCT ID NCT06238258

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of New Mexico Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This completed study tested a 16-hour training program called SPECTROM for staff and caregivers who work with adults with developmental disabilities and co-occurring mental health disorders. The training focused on managing challenging behaviors. Researchers measured changes in participants' knowledge and attitudes before and after the training using two questionnaires. The study involved 55 staff members from group homes and a psychiatric center.

What this could mean

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Active substance
SPECTROM training program (behavioral intervention)
What this could lead to
If successful, this training could improve how staff and caregivers manage challenging behaviors, potentially leading to better care and reduced use of medication for adults with developmental disabilities and mental health conditions.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study with only 55 participants, so results may not apply broadly. It measures short-term knowledge and attitude changes, not long-term behavior or health outcomes.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

55 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jul 2024

Finished

Dec 2025

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.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.

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Inclusion Criteria: * Inclusion criteria are individuals who work in the 3 ARCA group homes or in the UNM psychiatric center and who are fluent in English and 18 years and older Exclusion Criteria: * All participants must be fluent in English because for this pilot study we do not have funds to translate study materials.

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Conditions

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intellectual disability

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Training group

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • UNM Health Science Center

    Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87106, United States

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