Comparing talk therapies for irritability in children
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study compares two types of talk therapy for children who have frequent, intense irritability or temper outbursts. The goal is to see if a specific new therapy works better than a supportive, educational approach that does not include the active treatment techniques.
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Who can take part
- Your child must be between 8 and 16.5 years old.
- Irritability or frequent temper outbursts must be a main concern, happening at least three times a week and causing problems at home, school, or with friends.
- You and your child must be comfortable speaking and reading English, as therapy is only offered in English.
- Your child's current treatment should not be working well enough (according to the study team's assessment).
- You must be willing to keep your child's current psychiatric treatment the same for two weeks before starting the study.
- You, as a parent, must be able to attend 12 parent sessions, and both you and your child must be free of certain other mental health conditions (like severe depression, psychosis, or autism level 2 or 3).
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