Comparison of the effectiveness of treatment based on psychological factors, child cognitive-behavioral therapy and treatment based on social information processing (MC) on reducing the symptoms of Child with Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) in children 9 to 12 years
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of patients with psychology, cognitive-behavioral therapy and treatment with social information processing (making choices) in reducing the symptoms of Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder(DMDD)in children aged 9 to 12 years in Bushehr.
Design
The clinical trial had a control group with parallel groups and individuals were assigned to each group using simple random sampling with replacement. The initial sample size was 15 participants in each group and a sealed envelope was used for randomization.
Settings and conduct
Participants in this study were children diagnosed with disruptive mood dysregulation disorder after a clinical interview. Each treatment group was intervened by a clinical child and adolescent psychologist. Intervention was conducted in Mehr Clinic, Payame Noor University of Boushehr Branch, Boushehr, Iran.
Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria
Boy children between the ages of 9 and 12 with Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder(DMDD)
Intervention groups
Control group
Behavioral cognitive intervention group
Intervention group making choices
Intervention group based on psychological factors (emotional cognitive intervention package)
Main outcome variables
At the end of treatment, parents will be informed about positive parenting
Symptoms of Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder(DMDD)(anger, irritability, and aggression) will be reduced.
General information
Reason for update
Acronym
IRCT registration information
IRCT registration number:IRCT20201007048960N1
Registration date:2020-12-30, 1399/10/10
Registration timing:retrospective
Last update:2020-12-30, 1399/10/10
Update count:0
Registration date
2020-12-30, 1399/10/10
Registrant information
Name
khatoon pourmaveddat
Name of organization / entity
Payam Noor university
Country
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Phone
+98 77 3482 3938
Email address
khmaveddat@yahoo.com
Recruitment status
Recruitment complete
Funding source
Expected recruitment start date
2018-05-22, 1397/03/01
Expected recruitment end date
2018-09-23, 1397/07/01
Actual recruitment start date
2018-05-22, 1397/03/01
Actual recruitment end date
2018-10-07, 1397/07/15
Trial completion date
2019-06-22, 1398/04/01
Scientific title
Comparison of the effectiveness of treatment based on psychological factors, child cognitive-behavioral therapy and treatment based on social information processing (MC) on reducing the symptoms of Child with Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) in children 9 to 12 years
Public title
Evaluation of the effect of interventions based on psychological factors, cognitive-behavioral intervention and MC intervention onChild with Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Purpose
Education/Guidance
Inclusion/Exclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria:
Child with Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Age between 9 to 12 y/o
The consent of the child's parents in the plan
Exclusion criteria:
Reluctance of the parent or child to cooperate
Age
From 9 years old to 12 years old
Gender
Male
Phase
N/A
Groups that have been masked
No information
Sample size
Target sample size:
60
Actual sample size reached:
50
Randomization (investigator's opinion)
Randomized
Randomization description
After compiling a list of children with Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder(DMDD) through random replacement with a sealed envelope (each prepared and had a numeric code), the researcher placed them in three intervention groups and one control group.
Blinding (investigator's opinion)
Not blinded
Blinding description
Placebo
Not used
Assignment
Parallel
Other design features
In this study, first, in a pilot study, the prevalence of Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder(DMDD) was investigated and the intervention nodules were identified.
Secondary Ids
empty
Ethics committees
1
Ethics committee
Name of ethics committee
Ethics Committee of Isfahan University
Street address
Hezar Jerib St., Isfahan University
City
Isfahan
Province
Isfehan
Postal code
8174673441
Approval date
2020-11-18, 1399/08/28
Ethics committee reference number
IR.UI.REC.1399.063
Health conditions studied
1
Description of health condition studied
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder(DMDD)
ICD-10 code
ICD-10 code description
Primary outcomes
1
Description
Decreased mean scores in Nelson Anger Questionnaire, Child Behavior Checklist ( subscale aggression ) and irritability questionnaire
Timepoint
Measurement of anger, irritability and aggression at the beginning of the intervention, the end of the intervention and two months after the intervention
Method of measurement
Nelson Anger Questionnaire, Stringaris Irritability and Child Behavior Checklist (Aggression subscale)
Secondary outcomes
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Intervention groups
1
Description
Intervention group: Cognitive-behavioral therapy of anger and aggression: Cognitive-behavioral therapy for anger and aggression was developed using cognitive behavioral therapy techniques, cognitive-behavioral therapy for anger and aggression in children (Sukhodolsky and Scahill) and parent management training (also known as behavioral parent training). In this intervention, 9 therapy sessions are developed for children to know emotions, thoughts and behavior and the relationship between them. In subsequent sessions, children learn about cognitive errors and the ways to replace mental errors. In addition, children learn how to solve social problems, regulate emotions and control anger. In the behavioral parent training, parents learn about child behavior management methods in 4 sessions.
Category
Behavior
2
Description
Intervention group: Treatment based on psychological factors associated with disordered mood disorder (treatment program developed based on coaching parents' emotional intelligence and child-related psychological factors).This protocol is developed in 11 sessions based on factors identified during a qualitative interview on children's problems in social situations. In this protocol, children are introduced to the methods of emotion regulation, self-control, empathy, communication skills, courage, responsibility and being open to criticism. They also learn to solve social -cognitive problems based on social information processing model in a concise and short-term manner. Five intervention sessions based on coaching parents for emotional intelligence are held for parents according to Guttman's proposal.
Category
Behavior
3
Description
Intervention group: Social information processing therapy based on Fraser's suggestion(MC): In this protocol developed by Fraser and Et al to reduce anger and aggression in children based on Dodge's social information processing model, first, they are introduced to emotion management and in the subsequent sessions, they learn the correct way of adapting to social situations. They learn how to properly encode information, interpret and document clues and social information, set goals for problem solving, generate appropriate responses, evaluate responses and do a behavior. This protocol is developed in 14 sessions based on Making Choices book.
Category
Behavior
4
Description
Control group: Failure to receive intervention during the research