Proof-of-concept study of a virtual interaction training for boys with disruptive behavior disorders (VIT4Kids)

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: F91; F90.1; F92; Conduct disorders; Hyperkinetic conduct disorder; Mixed disorders of conduct and emotions

• Registration Number: DRKS00033029
• Lead Sponsor: Ausbildungsinstitut für Kinder- und Jugendlichenpsychotherapie der Uniklinik Köln (AKiP)

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2024-01-22
• Last Update Posted: 19 August 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: Male
• Target Recruitment: 24

Inclusion Criteria

Diagnosis of Conduct Disorder (F91), Hyperkinetic Conduct Disorder (F90.1), Combined Disorder of Conduct and Emotions (F92); elevated scores on the aggressive spontaneous reaction scale in clear conflict situations of the VR behavior and problem-solving test, as well as elevated scores on the peer-related aggression scale according to parental assessment.

Exclusion Criteria

Diagnosis of a pervasive developmental disorder (F84) or other mental disorders; crisis escalation of problematic behavior necessitating inpatient treatment; IQ below 80 on the Culture Fair Test; evidence of past or present epilepsy; occurrence of cybersickness during the VR introduction session.

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Pre-Post: VR behavior and problem-solving test (Görtz-Dorten et al., 2023), scale for aggressive spontaneous reactions in unambigous age-related conflict situations in blinded therapist rating.