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Comparison The Effectiveness of Mode Deactivatino Therapy (MDT) And Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) On Emotional Distress, Behavioral Addictions, Bullying Behaviors, and Self-Harm

Comparison The Effectiveness of Mode Deactivatino Therapy (MDT) And Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) On Emotional Distress, Behavioral Addictions, Bullying Behaviors, and Self-Harm in Adolescent boys with Conduct Disorder

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20250906067140N1
Enrollment
45
Registered
2025-10-07
Start date
2025-10-02
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-10-13

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Conditions

Conduct Disorder.

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention Group 1 (Mode Deactivation Therapy - MDT):Participants in this group will receive "Mode Deactivation Therapy (MDT)". This intervention is a structured protocol delivered i

Sponsors

Islamic Azad University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Male
Age
14 Years to 18 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Conduct disorder diagnosis based on clinical interviews and standardized questionnaires by a psychologist or psychiatrist Absence of other severe psychiatric disorders, including schizophrenia or other acute mental disorder Informed consent from the adolescent and his/her parent or legal guardian to participate in the study Not receiving psychotherapy or treatment-effective drug therapy during the last three months of the study

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Unwillingness or voluntary withdrawal of the adolescent or family from continuing to participate in the research The occurrence of psychiatric emergencies during the research that require immediate therapeutic interventions.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Emotional Distress. Timepoint: At three time points: Before the start of therapy sessions (Baseline), immediately after the 19th session (Post-test), and two months after the final session (Follow-up). Method of measurement: The Cognitive Appraisal of Risky Events-Internet Use Scale (CART-IT).;Self-Harming Behaviors. Timepoint: At three time points: Before the start of therapy sessions (Baseline), immediately after the 19th session (Post-test), and two months after the final session (Follow-up). Method of measurement: Self-Harm Inventory (SHI).;Bullying Behaviors. Timepoint: At three time points: Before the start of therapy sessions (Baseline), immediately after the 19th session (Post-test), and two months after the final session (Follow-up). Method of measurement: Olweus Bullying Questionnaire.;Behavioral Addictions. Timepoint: At three time points: Before the start of therapy sessions (Baseline), immediately after the 19th session (Post-test), and two months after the final session (Follow-up). Method of measurement: The Cognitive Appraisal of Risky Events-Internet Use Scale (CART-IT).

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactMahdi Rezaei

Islamic Azad University

mahdi.rezaei5249@iau.ac.ir+98 922 925 3446

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026