Randomized Clinical Trial of Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Preadolescent Children With Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder: Feasibility and Outcomes
Perepletchikova F, Nathanson D, Axelrod S, et al. JAACAP 2017; 56(10): 832-840. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jaac.2017.07.789
This is the first randomised controlled trial of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) for addressing Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD). Children in the DBT group attended more sessions, experienced greater satisfaction and reported improvement in symptoms than those who received treatment as usual. Although replication of these results is needed, this opens up a new avenue for DBT practitioners.