Neurodevelopmental Disorders in Youth With Criminal Behaviors

National Taiwan University

Status: Completed

Conditions: Autistic Spectrum Disorder; Attention Deficit Disorder With Hyperactivity; Conduct Disorders in Adolescence

Treatments: Other: collect data

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT05875363

202103130RIND

Details and patient eligibility

About

1. Describe the prevalence of neurodevelopmental disorders among youth with criminal behaviors
2. Explore the relationship between specific neurodevelopmental disorders and the rates and types of crime
3. Examine the roles of psychiatric comorbidities and sociodemographic factors in juvenile criminality

Enrollment: 1,000 patients

Sex: All

Ages: 10 to 18 years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Juvenile offender from The Juvenile Affairs Division of Taipei City Police Department

Exclusion criteria

• Not Juvenile offender

Trial design

1,000 participants in 3 patient groups

ADHD

Description:

ADHD is among the most commonly diagnosed neurodevelopmental disorders, and the worldwide prevalence.

Treatment:

Other: collect data

ASD

Description:

Autistic spectrum disorder (ASD), characterized by overriding obsessions and difficulties in social cognition, might render the affected individuals vulnerable for becoming an offender or a victim of crime.

Treatment:

Other: collect data

Other disorders in youth: CD or substance use disorder

Description:

Conduct disorder (CD), characterized by antisocial and aggressive behavior, affects 2-2.5% of children and adolescents. CD is a risk factor for antisocial personality disorder, and despite the fact that a CD diagnosis completely relies on behavioral symptoms, research has identified neurocognitive impairments.

Treatment:

Other: collect data