Resist irritability: a trial for children with ongoing behavior issues
Treatments studied
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests a program meant to reduce long-lasting irritability in children and teens who have conditions like ADHD, oppositional behavior, disruptive behavior, mood/anxiety problems, or DMDD. It includes children whose parents rate irritability as at least moderately severe and who have had symptoms for 6 months or more.
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Who can take part
- Be between 6 and 15 years old.
- Parent (or legal guardian) permission and the child’s assent are required.
- Have an ADHD, oppositional/disruptive behavior, mood/anxiety, DMDD, or IED diagnosis (as confirmed by a mental health clinician).
- Parent-rated irritability score must be 4 or higher, and the child must be rated “moderately ill” or worse.
- Irritability symptoms must have been present for 6 months or more, with treatment plans stable for at least 2 weeks before starting and during the trial.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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