Conduct Disorder, Depression, Oppositional Defiant Disorder
Conditions
Keywords
depression, conduct problems
Brief summary
Having both depression and conduct problems at the same time has been found to be associated with increased risk for the other and increased risk of negative outcomes. This study will develop an family based cognitive behavioral treatment protocol for youths with both conduct problems and depression, that will take be administered over the course of six months. Youth with comorbid conduct problems and depression will be assigned to the experimental condition or treatment as usual in a community care setting. The treatment manual will be revised as needed. Youth will be assessed before and after treatment to examine program potential. The goal of this research is to develop a more comprehensive outpatient treatment for youth with both conduct problems and depression.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALIntegrated Treatment
Sponsors
Brown University
Rhode Island Hospital
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE (Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
8 Years to 14 Years
Inclusion criteria
* 8-14 years old * Diagnosis of ODD or CD * Diagnosis of Depression * Speaks English
Exclusion criteria
* Developmental/cognitive delays * Substance dependence * Psychotic disorder or symptoms
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Depression Symptoms | baseline to week 24 | Change in depression symptoms from baseline to week 24 will be measured using the Children's Depression Inventory |
| oppositional symptoms | baseline to week 24 | change in symptoms of oppositionality from baseline to week 24 will be measured using the Disruptive Behavior Disorders Scale |
Countries
United States
Contacts
Primary ContactJennifer C Wolff, PhD
Outcome results
None listed