Psychotherapy for Irritability in Youth: Comparing Active Treatment to Nonactive Psychoeducation Supportive Psychotherapy
NCT07640802
This study is recruiting at 1 US site in 1 state, according to its ClinicalTrials.gov record last updated .
Summary
Background: Irritability is defined as proneness to anger that may impair a person's ability to function. It is a common reason for why some children need mental health care. Yet no therapies have been developed just to target irritability. Researchers want to compare different types of therapy for irritability. Objective: To test different types of therapy for children and teens with severe irritability. Eligibility: People aged 8 to 16.5 years with severe irritability. Their parents are also needed. Design: Participants will have 28 study visits in 18 months. They will have a baseline visit.
Shortened from the sponsor's brief summary. View official record on ClinicalTrials.gov
Conditions studied
- Irritability
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder
- Oppositional Defiant Disorder
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Eligibility basics and study details
- Study type
- Observational
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Ages
- 8 to 17 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
- Last updated on ClinicalTrials.gov
- October 15, 2026
These are the basic criteria only. The full inclusion and exclusion criteria are on the official record, and the study team decides who can take part.
US recruiting sites
Maryland · 1
- National Institutes of Health Clinical Center · Bethesda, MD
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov, data processed . Recruiting US sites filtered by distance and site status; summaries shortened.