Behavioral Treatment for Children With Conduct Problems and Callous-Unemotional Traits
Conduct Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Conduct Disorder focused on measuring Conduct problems, callous-unemotional traits, disruptive behavior disorders
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Clinical diagnosis of oppositional defiant disorder or conduct disorder
- Ages 7 to 12 years old
- t-score of 65 or above on CU scale of Antisocial Process Screening Device as rated by parents or teacher
- at least parent/caregiver fluent in English
- able to participate in vigorous outdoor activities
- parent/caregiver agreement to keep psychoactive medication treatment constant throughout the study
Exclusion Criteria:
- Full scale intelligence quotient (IQ) of less than 75
- medical conditions that contra-indicate participation in treatment
- current or past clinical diagnosis of pervasive developmental disorder, schizophrenia or other psychotic disorders, sexual disorder, organic mental disorder, or eating disorder
- lack of functional impairment
- current or past seizures or other neurological disorders
Sites / Locations
- Florida International University
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Active Comparator
Reward-Emphasized treatment
Standard treatment
This treatment consisted of behavior therapy modified to match the unique learning styles of children with CPCU. This was accomplished by emphasizing rewards and de-emphasizing punishments. This treatment was administered using a summer treatment program.
This treatment consisted of standard behavior therapy, in which reward and punishment components were used in a balanced manner, as is typically done in outpatient settings. This treatment was administered using a summer treatment program.