Children With ADHD and Emotional Dysregulation (MOODY)

University of Oslo (UIO)

Status: Unknown

Conditions: Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder; Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Treatments: Other: Treatment as usual for ADHD

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT03944083

2017/135

Details and patient eligibility

About

Studies have shown that children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and emotional dysregulation are characterized by high severity of ADHD, comorbid behavior disorders and increased risk of chronic difficulties.

New studies have shown promising results by focusing on improving emotional regulation. We lack knowledge about differences in symptom patterns, stability of symptoms over time, comorbid disorders, neurocognitive functions, knowledge and regulation of emotions, psychosocial risk factors and reactions to stress.

Children 6 to 12 years admitted to specialist and diagnosed with ADHD will be recruited. ADHD children with and without emotional dysregulation defined as fullfilling the criteria for the diagnosis Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) with regard to differences in symptom patterns, stability of symptoms over time, comorbid disorders, neurocognitive functions, knowledge and regulation of emotions, psychosocial risk factors and reactions to stress..

Full description

Children referred to outpatient psychiatric service will be informed about the study and asked to participate. The clinical assessments in the study will be those that are recommended as good clinical practice, so results will be included in the diagnostic work for the patient.

The data security will follow the Norwegian rules and be monitored by REC and the Data Inspectorate of the hospital.

Enrollment: 200 estimated patients

Sex: All

Ages: 6 to 12 years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Referred to outpatient psychiatric service.
• IQ within normal range.
• Child and parents: Good enough understanding of Norwegian language to give valid answers in interviews and tests.

Exclusion criteria

• IQ below normal range.
• Child and parents: Not good enough understanding of Norwegian language to give valid answers in interviews and tests.
• Unresolved crisis in the family.

Trial design

200 participants in 1 patient group

ADHD with and without DMDD

Description:

ADHD with DMDD versus ADHD without DMDD. Observational study at referral and after 6 and 12 months.

Treatment:

Other: Treatment as usual for ADHD