This study focusses on the added value of neuropsychological and psychophysiological factors in predicting treatment response of delinquents in the CoVa training. The aim is to figure out in what way neuropsychological and psychophysiological…
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Brief title
Condition
- Other condition
- Cognitive and attention disorders and disturbances
Synonym
Health condition
antisociaal gedrag, agressie, psychopathie
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Sponsors and support
Intervention
Outcome measures
Primary outcome
The first main question in this study is:
What is the predicted value of neuropsychological and psychophysiological
factors in relation to treatment reponse?
To answer this question a correlation should be made between the independent
(neuropsychological and physiological) variables and the dependent (outcome)
variables:
The independent variables are:
-score on the Stroop-Color-Word task
-score on the Stop Signal Task
-score on the Tower of London
-score on the Emotionele stroop task
-score on the Facial mimicry task
-score on the Reading the Mind in the Eyes task
-score on the Social Moral Reflection Task
-score op de Concept Shifting Task
-score on the Wisconsin Cart Sorting Task
-score on the Iowa Gamble Task
-score on the D2 taak
-score on the N-Back
-score on the Startle Eye reflex taak
-score on the 2D:4D finger index
-cortisol level
-testosterone level
-aplha amylase level
-oxytocin level
-heart rate (variability)
-skin conductance
The dependent variables are:
-Social Dysfunction and Aggression Scale (SDAS) score
-Behavioural Rating Scale (BRS)
-Treatment experience
-Absence and drop-out during the CoVa training
-Eysenck Impulsivity Scale (Eysenck, 1994)
-Gough Socialisation Scale (Cough, 1960)
-Locus of Control (Craig e.a., 1984)
-TMS-F Sociale Wenselijkheid (Drieschner, 2005)
-Social Problem Solving inventory-Revised (D*Zurilla, Nezu, & Maydeu-Olivares,
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-BIS-11 CAPL (subschaal van Baratt Impulsivity Scale; Baratt, 1994)
The second main question of this research is:
Do neuropsychological and psychophysiological factors change after the CoVa
training?
In order to find an answer on this question the change in the independent
variables is studied.
Secondary outcome
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Background summary
Currently neuropsychological and psychophysiological factors are not
incorperated in the psychological 'What Works' - explanation model of criminal
behavior. As a result these factors are not taken up in the treatment programs
based upon this model which are implemented in the United Kingdom, Canada and
the Netherlands. Although in general these interventions are effective, it does
not seem to work for a fairly high percentage of delinquents. A hypothesis in
this research is that neuropsychological and psychophysiological factors could
have an added value in the 'What Work's - explanation model and the efficacy of
the interventions and assessments based upon this model. In the current
research this hypothesis is studied with regard to predicting treatment outcome
of the Cognitive Skills (CoVa) training.
Study objective
This study focusses on the added value of neuropsychological and
psychophysiological factors in predicting treatment response of delinquents in
the CoVa training. The aim is to figure out in what way neuropsychological and
psychophysiological factors can be used as treatment indicators in the
selection procedure for specific cognitive skills interventions and indirectly
to reduce recidivism.
Study design
An experimental group (with CoVa training) and a control group (without CoVa
training) will make up the quasi experimental study design. However, it is not
a randomized controlled trial since the Dutch Probation Service allocates
delinquets to the CoVa training.
Study burden and risks
The burden associated with participation in this study will contain: completing
three questionnaires, a short mental state interview, neuropsychological tests,
partially with a webcam, and physiological measurements; resting heart rate,
skin conductance and six salivary samples to measure current cortisol, alpha
amylase, oxytocin and testosterone levels. This procedure will take about four
hours. There are no risks associated with participating in this study. There
are no benefits.
Laan van Nieuw Oost-Indië 300
2509 AC Den Haag
NL
Laan van Nieuw Oost-Indië 300
2509 AC Den Haag
NL
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Age
Inclusion criteria
1. Meets the criteria to participate the CoVa training
2. Legally capable
3. Normal intelligence level > 70
4. Age > 18
5. Signed informed consent
Exclusion criteria
1. A personal situation seriously impairing - according to the opinion of the attenting psychologist - the ability to give informed consent
2. Unsufficient Dutch language skills
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| Register | ID |
|---|---|
| CCMO | NL36062.029.11 |