Special therapy for teens with behavior disorders
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a type of therapy called mentalization-based therapy helps teenagers with disruptive behavior disorders (like ODD or CDD) more than standard care. It focuses on teens aged 12–19 who live with their parents and are willing to participate in therapy together.
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Who can take part
- Your child must be diagnosed with Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) or Conduct-Dissocial Disorder (CDD).
- Your child must be between 12 and 19 years old.
- Your child must live with you (the parents) at home.
- You (the parent) must agree to take part in the treatment and study, and sign a consent form.
- Your child cannot have severe substance dependence, psychosis, intellectual disability (IQ under 80), or serious suicidal thoughts.
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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