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Coping power program and parent management training for families with children with conduct problems

Randomized controlled trial of the Parent-Management Training program and the Coping Power Program. Komet: Effects and costs of two treatments for children with conduct problems

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ISRCTN
Registry ID
ISRCTN10834473
Enrollment
150
Registered
2015-12-23
Start date
2014-01-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2023-01-16

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Conditions

1. Oppositional Defiant Disorder 2. Conduct Disorder Mental and Behavioural Disorders 1. Oppositional Defiant Disorder 2. Conduct Disorder

Interventions

Families are randomized to one of two groups. Intervention group: Participants take part in both the Coping Power Program (CPP) and Parent Management Treatment (PMT).

Sponsors

Söderström-Königska Foundation (Sweden)
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Children aged between 8 and 12 years 2. Diagnosis of Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Conduct Disorder or Disruptive Behavior NOS 3. Referred to child and adolescent psychiatry in Stockholm, Sweden

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Severe depression 2. Self-harming behaviors 3. Autism spectrum disorder 4. Psychosis 5. Cognitive retardation 6. Presence of violence or severe substance abuse in the family

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Conduct problems measured using the Disruptive Behaviour Disorders (DBD) questionnaire, the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ), the conduct problems scale and presence of ODD/CD symptoms after treatment and at 12 and 24 months.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Parents/teachers: 1. Child friendships and emotional well-being, measured using the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) and teacher evaluation at baseline, after treatment, 12 and 24 months 2. Child social competence and self-control, measured using the Social competence scale – parent, a modified version of the Social Skills Rating System (SSRS) and teacher evaluation at baseline, after treatment, 12 and 24 months 3. Child callous-unemotional traits are measured using the Antisocial Processing Screening Device, with one sub-scale measuring callous unemotional (CU) traits at baseline, after treatment, 12 and 24 months 4. Parent strategies measured using three sub-scales (appropriate discipline, harsh and inconsistent discipline, praise and incentives) of the Parenting Practices Interview, at baseline, during treatment, after treatment, 12 and 24 months 5. Parent stress measured through Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) also filled in at baseline, during treatment, after treatment, 12 and 24 months 6. Parental self-efficacy and satisfaction through Parenting sense of competence scale at at baseline, after treatment, 12 and 24 months 7. Treatment alliance recorded during and after treatment Children: 1. Child social competence and social skills measured using a modified version of the Social Skills Rating System (SSRS) at baseline and after treatment 2. Child attitude and problem-solving strategies measured using the Problem-solving measure for conflict outcome expectations questionnaire and a home interview with the child at baseline and after treatment 3. Child friendships and emotional well-being, measured using the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) at baseline and after treatment 4. Treatment alliance is measured by a 10-graded scale after

Countries

Sweden

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 26, 2026