RECRUITING

A Single-Arm Pilot Trial for Mitigating Relapse of Severe Problem Behavior

Study Overview

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Description

The goal of this study is to improve how we teach self-control and communication skills to children and adolescents with challenging behaviors. Researchers aim to find ways to make behavior-change treatments more effective and long-lasting, even when the environment or reinforcement schedules change. The main questions this study will answer are: Can innovative techniques help children maintain learned skills, such as asking for attention or waiting for rewards, when faced with new people, places, or situations? How do cognitive and behavioral factors, like memory, timing, and decision-making, affect the success of treatments? Participants in this study will: Complete assessments to identify preferred activities and understand the causes of challenging behaviors. Learn communication skills to replace challenging behaviors, such as tantrums or crying, with more appropriate actions like asking for attention. Participate in activities designed to understand their individual responses to different types of rewards and delays.

Official Title

A Single-Arm Pilot Trial for Mitigating Relapse of Severe Problem Behavior

Quick Facts

Study Start:2024-11-14
Study Completion:2026-08
Study Type:Not specified
Phase:Not Applicable
Enrollment:Not specified
Status:RECRUITING

Study ID

NCT06732219

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:6 Years to 17 Years
Sexes Eligible for Study:ALL
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:No
Standard Ages:CHILD
Inclusion CriteriaExclusion Criteria
  1. Age 18 years or older
  2. Willing and able to provide informed consent
  3. Able to understand and follow study procedures
  4. Stable medical condition
  1. Pregnancy or breastfeeding
  2. Severe psychiatric disorders
  3. Active substance abuse
  4. Unstable medical conditions
  5. Inability to comply with study requirements

Contacts and Locations

Study Contact

John M Falligant, PhD
CONTACT
334-844-4412
jmf0031@auburn.edu
Patricia Kurtz, PhD
CONTACT
443-923-2894
kurtz@kennedykrieger.org

Principal Investigator

John Falligant, PhD
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
Auburn University

Study Locations (Sites)

Auburn University
Auburn, Alabama, 36830
United States
Kennedy Krieger Institute
Baltimore, Maryland, 21231
United States

Collaborators and Investigators

Sponsor: Auburn University

  • John Falligant, PhD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Auburn 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 Date2024-11-14
Study Completion Date2026-08

Study Record Updates

Study Start Date2024-11-14
Study Completion Date2026-08

Terms related to this study

Keywords Provided by Researchers

  • neurodevelopmental disorders
  • autism
  • challenging behavior

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

  • Challenging Behavior