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N/A N=20 Randomized Single-blind Treatment

Dialectical Behaviour Group Therapy for Adults With Intellectual Disabilities

Intellectual Disability

Enrolled (actual)
20
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
May 2020
Primary outcome: Primary: Change in Difficulties in Emotional Regulation Scale (Gratz & Roemner, 2004) — 1.4; 0.8 score on a scale

Study Design & Population

Study type
Interventional
Phase
N/A
Interventions
Adapted Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (Behavioral)
Age
Adult, Older Adult · 18+ yrs
Sex
All
Sponsor
Dr. Jessica Jones
Primary completion
Sep 2017

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
Change in Difficulties in Emotional Regulation Scale (Gratz & Roemner, 2004)
1.4; 0.8
SECONDARY
Change in Novaco Anger Scale: Part B (Provocation Index)(Novaco, 2003)
6.4; 5.6
SECONDARY
Change in Reiss Scale of Dual Diagnosis 38Q (IDS, 1987)
1.8; 2.9
SECONDARY
Change in Adapted Emotion Regulation Checklist (Adapted With Permission From Dante Cicchetti by Jessica Jones)
4.0; 0.5
SECONDARY
Global Impression of Change: Percentage of Participants Reporting Improvement
12; 0

Summary

To determine the feasibility and effectiveness of a RCT of an adapted DBT group delivered to individuals with ID and emotional dysregulation.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Diagnosis of Mild or Moderate Intellectual Disability
  • Symptoms of emotional and behavioural difficulties e.g. emotional dysregulation
  • Dedicated caregiver to accompany and attend all sessions

Exclusion Criteria

  • Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Profound or Severe Intellectual Disability
  • Acute psychosis interfering with daily functioning
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT02919826). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.

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