Status:
COMPLETED
Behavioral Treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Symptoms in Youth With Prader-Willi Syndrome: A Pilot Project
Lead Sponsor:
University of South Florida
Collaborating Sponsors:
Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital
Conditions:
Prader Willi Syndrome
Obsessive-compulsive Disorder
Eligibility:
All Genders
6-17 years
Phase:
PHASE1
PHASE2
Brief Summary
Obsessive-compulsive (OC) symptoms are often present among youth with Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS). They are also associated with considerable problems in the daily functioning of the child and his/her...
Detailed Description
Background: Obsessive-compulsive (OC) symptoms in youth with Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) are commonly present and associated with considerable functional impairment to the child and his/her family. Al...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- The child must have a genetically confirmed diagnosis of PWS;
- CY-BOCS Compulsion Score ≥ 8. The Compulsion Scale Score is being used as youth with PWS may have difficulty understanding or identifying the connection between obsessional thoughts and subsequent rituals. Therefore, use of the Total Score may provide an inaccurate depiction of symptoms (Storch et al., 2005);
- Stable on any psychotropic medications for 8 weeks prior to study entry;
- Between the ages of 6 and 17 years as the present measures are valid for use in this age span;
- At least one parent available to accompany the child to all sessions; and
- English speaking.
Exclusion
- Current suicidal intent or risk;
- A positive diagnosis in the caregiver of mental retardation, psychosis, or other psychiatric conditions that would limit their ability to understand psychotherapy.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 1 2008
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
July 1 2011
Estimated Enrollment :
24 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00742664
Start Date
September 1 2008
End Date
July 1 2011
Last Update
August 8 2011
Active Locations (1)
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All Children's Hospital
St. Petersburg, Florida, United States, 33701