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Preventing Relapse of Problem Behavior Through Behavioral Economics

This study is testing a new approach called Progressive Ratio Training (PRT) to help prevent problem behaviors from returning in individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. PRT is being compared to the current standard treatment, Differential Reinforcement of Alternative (DRA) Behavior with Extinction. The goal is to see how well PRT can stop problem behaviors from coming back after treatment, especially when challenges arise. We are looking for 24 participants, aged 6 to 21, who engage in problem behavior and have an intellectual and developmental disability. The study will measure how effective these treatments are over two years.

Study design
This is an interventional study planning to enroll 24 participants. It compares a new approach (Progressive Ratio Training) to a standard treatment (Differential Reinforcement of Alternative Behavior with Extinction).
What's involved
Not specified in the trial record.
Compensation
Not stated in the trial record.
Follow-up
Treatment effectiveness will be measured at 2 years.

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NCT06651606

Preventing Relapse of Problem Behavior Through Behavioral Economics: A Translational Analysis

Recruiting
NAAges 6–21InterventionalTreatment
Oakland University
~24 participants
Updated 2025-08-21 on ClinicalTrials.gov
What's tested:Progressive Ratio Training (PRT)Differential Reinforcement of Alternative (DRA) Behavior with Extinction

At a glance

Recruiting sites
2 of 2 listed sites are recruiting right now
RecruitingSuspended, closed, or not yet open
What they're measuring
Treatment Effectiveness
Measured over 2 years

Conditions

Problem Behavior

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NCT06651606

Where you'd take part

This study runs at 2 sites. They're the same protocol — you choose where, and that choice sets who your contact draft is addressed to.

  • Auburn University

    Auburn, Alabamastudy coordinator listed

    Recruiting

  • Oakland University

    Rochester, Michiganstudy coordinator listed

    Recruiting

Sites open and close at different times, so the status above is per site — it can differ from the study's overall status.

Study leadership

  • Michael P Kranak, PhD · PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR · Oakland University

Who to contact

Michael P Kranak, PhD
[email protected]
248-370-4251
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Eligibility criteria

Inclusion

Boys and girls from ages 6 to 21
Engage in problem behavior
Diagnosis of some type of intellectual and developmental disability

What this trial measures

  • Treatment Effectiveness2 years

    The number of individuals for whom treatment remains effective (either progressive ratio training or current standard-of-care), which investigators will determine by comparing the mean rate of responding in baseline and subsequent conditions (Treatment and Reinstatement Tests 1 and 2). If investigators find at least an 80% reduction in target behavior in a condition (a standard clinical target for problem behavior), they will conclude that the treatment is effective (or remains effective).