NCT06732219 A Single-Arm Pilot Trial for Mitigating Relapse of Severe Problem Behavior
| NCT ID | NCT06732219 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Auburn University |
| Condition | Challenging Behavior |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 10 participants |
| Start Date | 2024-11-14 |
| Primary Completion | 2026-08 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
This trial targets 10 participants in total. It began in 2024-11-14 with a primary completion date of 2026-08.
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Brief Summary
The goal of this study is to improve how we teach self-control and communication skills to children and adolescents with challenging behaviors. Researchers aim to find ways to make behavior-change treatments more effective and long-lasting, even when the environment or reinforcement schedules change. The main questions this study will answer are: Can innovative techniques help children maintain learned skills, such as asking for attention or waiting for rewards, when faced with new people, places, or situations? How do cognitive and behavioral factors, like memory, timing, and decision-making, affect the success of treatments? Participants in this study will: Complete assessments to identify preferred activities and understand the causes of challenging behaviors. Learn communication skills to replace challenging behaviors, such as tantrums or crying, with more appropriate actions like asking for attention. Participate in activities designed to understand their individual responses to different types of rewards and delays.
Eligibility Criteria
We will include individuals between the ages of 6 to 17 with IDD who have at least one topography of SPB that is maintained by social positive (e.g., attention, access to preferred items) reinforcement. The age range is driven by the need to maximize the number of participants; there is no evidence to suggest that age is a relevant variable regarding relapse of SPB.
Contact & Investigator
John Falligant, PhD
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Auburn University
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT06732219 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 6 Years or older, up to 17 Years, studying Challenging Behavior. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT06732219 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT06732219 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at jmf0031@auburn.edu for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT06732219 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Auburn, United States, Baltimore, United States.
Who is sponsoring the NCT06732219 clinical trial?
NCT06732219 is sponsored by Auburn University. The principal investigator is John Falligant, PhD at Auburn University. The trial plans to enroll 10 participants.