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Identifying Precursors to Severe Problem Behavior

NCT04097431 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 30

Last updated 2024-03-22

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Summary

The primary objective of this research is to evaluate the escalating sequence of behavior that culminates in severe problem behavior (SPB, such as aggression, self-injury, and disruption). To do so, we will investigate the precursors of SPB, which are defined as behaviors that are not as severe or dangerous as SPB, but that reliably precede the occurrence of SPB. Identifying and knowing about these precursors has the potential to complement existing behavioral treatments, making treatments safer (because SPB may occur to a lesser extent or not at all). However, existing research on precursors has been opportunistic and lacks systematic study. This research will examine methods to identify and better understand precursors.

Conditions

  • Problem Behavior
  • Aggression

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Response Blocking

Physically preventing the response (i.e., precursor) from occurring.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Hugo W. Moser Research Institute at Kennedy Krieger, Inc.

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Griffin W Rooker, PhD · Hugo W. Moser Research Institute at Kennedy Krieger, Inc.

Study Design

Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
SINGLE_GROUP

Eligibility

Min Age
6 Years
Max Age
17 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2019-10-07
Primary Completion
2021-09-01
Completion
2021-09-30

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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