Across-subjects multiple baseline trial of exposure-based cognitive-behavioral therapy for severe irritability: a study protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Irritability is defined as a tendency towards anger in response to frustration. Clinically, impairing irritability is a significant public health problem. There is a need for mechanism-based psychotherapies targeting severe irritability as it manifests in the context of disruptive mood dysregulation disorder (DMDD). This study protocol describes a randomised multiple baseline design testing the preliminary efficacy of a new treatment, exposure-based cognitive-behavioral therapy for severe irritability in youth, which also integrates components of parent management training. We will investigate associations of this intervention with primary clinical measures, as well as ecological momentary assessment measures.

Methods and analysis

Forty youth will be enrolled. P

SUBMITTER: Naim R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7949376 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature