Regulating Together in Tuberous Sclerosis Complex: A Pilot Feasibility Study in Children and Adolescents With TSC-Associated Neuropsychiatric Disorder (TAND)
Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
Summary
The purpose of this study is to use a program called Regulating Together (RT), a remote, non-pharmacologic intervention to treat symptoms of emotion dysregulation in children and adolescents with Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC) and TSC-Associated Neuropsychiatric Disorder (TAND).
Description
This is a non-pharmacological intervention that will utilize small group-based therapy with participants, followed by a separate caregiver session. The clinical trial will consist of four phases; 1) single in person screening/baseline visit; 2) RT control phase which is a 5-week observational period (Week 1-5); 3) RT intensive phase which is a remote group treatment intervention twice per week over 5 weeks (Week 6-10); 4) RT individualization phase, which is an individualized consultation with the participant and caregiver (Week 11); and 5) the RT generalization phase which is a 10 week follow…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 8–17 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: * Children ages 8-17 years inclusive with a documented clinical and/or genetic diagnosis of TSC and exhibiting symptoms of behavioral dysregulation (identified on the TAND Checklist having temper tantrums, aggressive outbursts, self-injury, and/or impulsivity) are eligible for inclusion. Additional inclusion/eligibility criteria include: * Participants and their caregivers have access to a computer, phone, or tablet with video capability and stable internet connection. If lack of a device or internet service is the sole barrier to eligibility/participation, interested in…
Interventions
- BehavioralBehavioral Intervention in a small group platform
RT is small-group-based, intensive behavioral intervention session delivered twice weekly over a secure remote platform for 60-minutes over 5 weeks. Each session is led by a psychologist trained and certified in RT. Caregiver groups meet at the same frequency and duration but at different times. Each session has a specific focus for teaching participants to identify emotions and incorporation of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and mindfulness skills that are reinforced through repeated practice. Each session will include a review, relaxation, new material didactic, activities to reinforce material, mindfulness, and homework.
Locations (2)
- University of North Carolina Chapel Hill-Carolina Institute for Developmental DisabilitiesCarrboro, North Carolina
- Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC)Cincinnati, Ohio