This study is looking at a new way to help children and teens (ages 3-17) who have problem behaviors like aggression or self-injury that happen often, even after other treatments. These behaviors often return when a caregiver can't give the child what they want, which is called "resurgence." The study will test if alternating between sessions where the child gets their way (CDT) and sessions where they don't, helps reduce these behaviors. You can join if your child's problem behavior occurs at least 10 times a day and is maintained by social positive reinforcement (meaning they do it to get attention or things from others). The main goal is to see how much problem behavior occurs during a "resurgence test" after 5 years. The study plans to enroll 30 participants, but its current status is unclear.

Study design

This is an interventional study comparing two behavioral approaches (CDT vs. Control) with 30 planned participants.

What's involved

Before the study, investigators will conduct a functional analysis to understand what causes the problem behavior and preference assessments to find out what your child likes. The study involves alternating sessions of reinforcement or no reinforcement for alternative behaviors.

Compensation

Not stated in the trial record.

Follow-up

The main outcome of the study will be measured after 5 years.

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