Clinical Trial: Guided Self-Help for Parents of Children With Externalizing Problem Behavior

Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: Unknown status
Study Type: Interventional

Official Title: Efficacy of Cognitive-Behavioral Based Guided Self-Help for Parents of Children With Externalizing Problem Behavior

Brief Summary: The efficacy of cognitive-behavioral based guided self-help for parents of children with externalizing problem behavior is tested in a randomized clinical trial. Parents work through cognitive-behavioral self-help booklets and additionally receive counseling telephone calls every two weeks. In the control condition parents are provided non-directive self-help booklets and additionally receive counseling telephone calls. It is hypothesized that the cognitive-behavioral treatment is superior.

Detailed Summary:
Sponsor: German Research Foundation

Current Primary Outcome:

  • Change Oppositional Defiant Disorder subscale score of the Symptom Checklist Disruptive Behavior Disorder (SCL-ODD; Döpfner, Görtz-Dorten, & Lehmkuhl, 2008) [ Time Frame: pre, intermediate, post, 6-month FU, 12-month FU ]
    Questionnaire considers the diagnostic criteria of DSM-IV and ICD-10 for ODD. Informant is participating parent.
  • Change total score of the Symptom Checklist Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (SCL-ADHD; Döpfner, Görtz-Dorten, & Lehmkuhl, 2008) [ Time Frame: pre, intermediate, post, 6-month FU, 12-month FU ]
    Questionnaire considers the diagnostic criteria of DSM-IV and ICD-10 for ADHD. Informant is participating parent.
  • Change Oppositional Defiant Disorder subscale score of the Diagnostic Checklist Disruptive Behavior Disorder (DCL-ODD; Döpfner, Görtz-Dorten, & Lehmkuhl, 2008) [ Time Frame: pre, intermediate, post, 6-month FU, 12-month FU ]
    Diagnostic interview considers the criteria of DSM-IV and ICD-10 for ODD. Informant is mental health worker.
  • Change total score of the Diagnostic Checklist Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (DCL-ADHD; Döpfner, Görtz-Dorten, & Lehmkuhl, 2008) [ Time Frame: pre, intermediate, post, 6-month FU, 12-month FU ]
    Diagnostic interview considers the criteria of DSM-IV and ICD-10 for ADHD. Informant is mental health worker.


Original Primary Outcome: Same as current

Current Secondary Outcome:

Original Secondary Outcome:

Information By: German Research Foundation

Dates:
Date Received: May 6, 2011
Date Started: May 2011
Date Completion: March 2013
Last Updated: May 9, 2011
Last Verified: May 2011