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An investigation into the merits of using a computer in the clinical assessment of children

An investigation into the merits of using a computer in the clinical assessment of children

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ISRCTN
Registry ID
ISRCTN74743772
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2003-09-12
Start date
2002-11-04
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2019-11-25

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Mental and Behavioural Disorders: child psychology Mental and Behavioural Disorders Child psychology

Interventions

A. MacInterview B. Interview using equivalent material presented in a paper-based format The study will use an experimental (between-subjects) design involving two gro

Sponsors

Department of Health (UK)
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Children aged between seven and 11 years (inclusive) referred to the Child and Adolescent Psychology Department, Carol Kendrick Unit, Withington Hospital, Nell Lane, West Didsbury, Manchester.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Not applicable

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Comparison in each interview format of: 1. The number and length (word count) of the child's verbal utterances 2. The amount of time spent "on task", as opposed to attending to external distractions 3. The amount of "standard" information obtained (i.e. information provided in answering the interview questions) 4. The amount of "additional" information obtained (i.e. information volunteered by the child over and above that given in response to the interview questions) 5. The amount of "emotion-focused" information obtained (i.e. information relating to the child's feelings or emotional states) 6. The amount of time required to complete the procedure 7. The child's rating of his/her enjoyment of the interview

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Not provided at time of registration

Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

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