Adapting DBT for Children With DMDD: Pilot RCT

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder

In brief

This study examines feasibility and preliminary efficacy of Dialectical Behavior Therapy adapted to children (DBT-C). DBT-C as compared to treatment-as-usual (TAU) is hypothesized to have lower drop-out rate, and higher treatment attendance and satisfaction. Further, DBT-C as compared to TAU will have significantly greater reduction in symptoms of Disruptive Mood Dysregulation disorder, including verbal and behavioral outbursts and angry/irritable mood.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01862549

Run by

Weill Medical College of Cornell University

People needed

43

Starts

2013-05-01

Expected to finish

2016-12-01

Last updated by the study team

2019-03-01

Who can join

Age: 7 and older, up to 12. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Ages 7 years 0 months to 12 years 11 months
• Meet criteria for Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder on DSM-IV
• Stabilized on psychiatric medication (at least 6 weeks).
• Able to be treated on the outpatient basis
• Children with suicidal ideation, suicidal behavior and non-suicidal self-injury will be included (assessed using Columbia Suicide and Self-Injury Severity Rating Scale) unless other interventions are indicated (e.g., hospitalization, medication).

You may not qualify if…

• Documented cognitive disability ( if records are not available will use < 85 IQ on Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-IV Information and Block Design subtests).
• Current diagnosis of a psychotic disorder (on K-SADS-PL)
• Pervasive Developmental Disorder (on K-SADS-PL)
• Child in the English as Second Language program at school and/or caregivers have language difficulties as per self-report
• Child is in state custody.
• As consistent with DMDD diagnosis, child's co-morbid conditions better account for disruptive mood.

Where it is running

• Weill Cornell Medical College — White Plains, New York, United States

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