RECRUITING

Regulating Emotions Like An eXpert Among Adolescents With ADHD

Study Overview

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Description

This study consists of a randomized controlled trial assessing the acceptability, feasibility, and efficacy of the RELAX (Regulating Emotions Like An eXpert) Intervention. Following randomization, 30 families will receive the RELAX intervention and 30 families will receive psychoeducational materials as part of a control condition. Additionally, 10 families from the RELAX condition will participate in a pilot study and focus groups to give feedback on developed smartphone apps to support skill use during and following completion of RELAX.

Official Title

Improving Emotion Dysregulation and Interpersonal Conflict Among Families of Adolescents With ADHD

Quick Facts

Study Start:2025-01-15
Study Completion:2028-12
Study Type:Not specified
Phase:Not Applicable
Enrollment:Not specified
Status:RECRUITING

Study ID

NCT06725186

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Ages Eligible for Study:11 Years to 16 Years
Sexes Eligible for Study:ALL
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:No
Standard Ages:CHILD
Inclusion CriteriaExclusion Criteria
  1. * child with ADHD in middle or high school at time of study entry
  2. * child has an estimated verbal IQ \>=80 based on the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children, Fifth Edition Verbal Comprehension Index
  3. * child has no evidence of severe developmental delay either from genetic origins (e.g., Down Syndrome) or complications during pregnancy/birth (e.g., infection, micropremature)
  4. * participating parent/legal guardian has custody/medical decision making of the child
  5. * family uses English as one of their primary languages (i.e., able to participate in study visits and intervention conducted in English)
  1. * child not diagnosed with ADHD as confirmed by prior documented diagnosis and/or current comprehensive ADHD assessment as part of intake visit
  2. * having a child outside of the eligible age range of 11-16 at time of study enrollment
  3. * participating parent not having legal custody of the child
  4. * having parents or children who are not fluent in English
  5. * having a child with a severe developmental delay either from genetic origins (e.g., Down Syndrome) or complications from pregnancy/birth (e.g., infection, micro-premature)
  6. * child has an IQ \< 70.

Contacts and Locations

Study Contact

Rosanna Breaux, PhD
CONTACT
5402318276
calmerlab@gmail.com

Principal Investigator

Rosanna Breaux, PhD
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Study Locations (Sites)

Child Study Center
Blacksburg, Virginia, 24060
United States

Collaborators and Investigators

Sponsor: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

  • Rosanna Breaux, PhD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Study Record Dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Registration Dates

Study Start Date2025-01-15
Study Completion Date2028-12

Study Record Updates

Study Start Date2025-01-15
Study Completion Date2028-12

Terms related to this study

Keywords Provided by Researchers

  • ADHD
  • telehealth
  • emotion regulation
  • family conflict
  • parenting

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

  • RELAX Telehealth Intervention
  • Psychoeducational Waitlist Control
  • EMI Smartphone App Pilot