Yoga Therapy and Oppositional Defiant Disorder Behaviors (YTODD)
Oppositional Defiant Disorder in Children, Oppositional Defiant Disorder
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Oppositional Defiant Disorder in Children focused on measuring yoga, yoga therapy, preschool, odd, oppositional defiant disorder, latino, children
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: The child is between the ages of 4 to 6 years The child has oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) traits The child is not under pharmacological treatment for oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) Exclusion Criteria: The child has speech or hearing problems The child has a history of developmental disorders (severe) The child is using pharmacotherapy - psychoactive medications Parents are not willing to put psychological treatments on hold while they are in this study The child is or has received training in yoga The parents, legal guardians, or the person in charge have problematic use of substances. There is a history of mental or physical abuse in the home [If identified, the referral protocol will be activated] The child is less than four years old or older than six years old
Sites / Locations
- University of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences CampusRecruiting
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Active Comparator
Yoga Therapy
Wait-List with Exercise
Participation will consist of 1) a telephone survey to screen for exclusion factors; 2) filling out two questionnaires and consent at the first visit; 3) filling out four questionnaires on orientation day (day 2); 4) receiving an orientation for you and your child and receive an educational pamphlet on the 2nd and 15th (closing); 5) participate in the 12 Yoga sessions with your child (Saturdays) with a weekly call to remind you of your appointment; 6) fill out a questionnaire on day 8 (6th yoga class); 7) fill out five questionnaires on the 15th (closing); 8) a possible assessment of your child's heartbeat at the 12 intervention sessions (will be randomly selected); 9) an evaluation of your child's sweating at the first visit (orientation) and at visit 15 (closing); 10) a last visit to finish and offer additional information (day 15; closing); 11) a telephone survey three months (day 16) after completing the study.
Participation consists of 1) a telephone survey to screen for exclusion factors; 2) filling out two questionnaires and informed consent at the first visit; 3) filling out four questionnaires in the second meeting (day 2 of orientation); 4) filling out six questionnaires in the last meeting (day 15; closure); 4) receive a 30-45 minute video orientation and psychoeducation (where you will also receive an educational brochure) and a series of exercise recommendations for you and your child on day 2 (orientation); 5) 12 phone calls (once a week); 6) an evaluation of your child's sweating at the first visit (orientation) and last visit (day 15; closure); 7) an evaluation of your child's heart rhythm at the first visit (orientation) and last visit (day 15; closure); 8) a telephone survey (day 16; follow-up) 3 months after completing the study; 9) a call at the end of the study to coordinate the Yoga sessions for you and your child once the first group has finished.