Digital Therapeutics for Behavior Problems

Running, not enrolling · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Problem Behavior, Child Behavior

In brief

In this project, the investigators aim to test the effectiveness of a mobile health (mHealth) system as a standalone versus coach-assisted intervention with the goal of achieving reach and scalability. Parents of children (ages 5-8) with disruptive behaviors (N = 324 subjects) will be randomly assigned to Group 1 (standalone app), Group 2 (coach-assisted app), or Group 3 (control app).

Key facts

Study ID

NCT05647772

Run by

University of Pittsburgh

People needed

324

Starts

2022-12-03

Expected to finish

2027-04-01

Last updated by the study team

2026-07-10

Who can join

Age: 5 and older, up to 8. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Males or females between the ages of 5-8 years
• Above the 90th percentile for Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) and/or conduct disorders (CD) on the Vanderbilt Assessment Scale
• Residence with at least one parent/guardian at least 80% of the time
• Parent/legal guardian consent for participation
• Parent/guardian must have a smartphone device with daily internet access

You may not qualify if…

• A known preexisting behavioral or mental health diagnosis requiring alternative treatment (bipolar disorder, major depression, pervasive developmental disorder)
• Currently in treatment for childhood disruptive behavior

Where it is running

• Bellefield Towers — Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

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