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Official title Using Mentalization Based Therapy to Support Children and Adolescents Referred to Specialist Mental Health Services in the NHS for Aggressive and/or Violent Behaviour
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07091721
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The MICA Study is a research project that has been designed to work out how helpful mentalisation based therapy is. This is a new type of support that helps young people make sense of their own behaviours and feelings, and those of others.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 10 to 17
You may be able to join if
- Age 10-17 years at the time of referral;
- Aggression and/or violence are indicated at referral or assessment;
- Participation in the evaluation would not interfere with statutory orders;
- Child and parent/carer (for children 10-15 years) are able to consent and engage with the study materials;
- Living in the community at time of referral and no imminent plans to move to hospital, residential, or secure settings. Additional for participants...
You likely can't join if
- Age under 10 or age 18 or older at the time of referral;
- No evidence of aggression and/or violence indicated at referral or assessment;
- FCAMHS are only offering a one-off consultation or assessment (e.g., the network around the child requires support to manage risk but additional...
- Child's level of English is not sufficient to engage in the intervention;
- Child and/or parents/carers refuse to engage with FCAMHS;
- No statutory service is involved in supporting the child;
See the full eligibility criteria
- Age 10-17 years at the time of referral;
- Aggression and/or violence are indicated at referral or assessment;
- Participation in the evaluation would not interfere with statutory orders;
- Child and parent/carer (for children 10-15 years) are able to consent and engage with the study materials;
- Living in the community at time of referral and no imminent plans to move to hospital, residential, or secure settings. Additional for participants recruited from a clinician's existing caseload:
- There has been no direct contact between child and FCAMHS clinicians, including assessments.
- There has been no indirect therapeutic support provided by FCAMHS e.g. advising non-FCAMHS professionals on therapeutic support.
- It is permissible for the clinician to have previously engaged in consultation activities where these did not involve contact with the child.
- Age under 10 or age 18 or older at the time of referral;
- No evidence of aggression and/or violence indicated at referral or assessment;
- FCAMHS are only offering a one-off consultation or assessment (e.g., the network around the child requires support to manage risk but additional input is not required);
- Child's level of English is not sufficient to engage in the intervention;
- Child and/or parents/carers refuse to engage with FCAMHS;
- No statutory service is involved in supporting the child;
- No statutory service will agree to hold the child's case open for a minimum of six months.
- Currently involved in another psychological intervention research study.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Southampton, Calmore, United Kingdom
- Wakefield, Ouchthorpe Lane, United Kingdom
- Headington, Oxford, United Kingdom
- Newcastle upon Tyne, Upon Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom
- Cambridge, United Kingdom
- London, United Kingdom
- Taunton, United Kingdom
Compensation & support
Compensation mentioned.
ClinicalTrials.gov doesn't provide a reliable structured field for payment or travel support - confirm details with the study team.
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This study's listing includes signals that participants may be compensated or receive a stipend. Amounts vary and are set by the study team - confirm the details with them.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 10 years to 17 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Southampton, Calmore, United Kingdom; Wakefield, Ouchthorpe Lane, United Kingdom; Headington, Oxford, United Kingdom; Newcastle upon Tyne, Upon Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom; Cambridge, United Kingdom; London, United Kingdom and 1 more location(s). Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.