N/A N=86 Randomized Treatment

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Treatment of Adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Attention Deficit Disorder With Hyperactivity

Bottom Line

View on ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT00118911 ↗

Enrolled (actual)

Serious AEs

0.0%

Results posted

Mar 2011

Primary outcome: Primary: Post-treatment ADHD Symptoms — 14.46; 19.19 units on a scale of symptom severity — p=<.03

Study Design & Population

Study type: Interventional
Phase: N/A
Interventions: Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) (Behavioral); Relaxation techniques and education about ADHD (Other)
Age: Adult, Older Adult · 18+ yrs
Sex: All
Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital
Primary completion: Jul 2009

Outcome Measures

Outcome	Result	p-value
PRIMARY Post-treatment ADHD Symptoms	14.46; 19.19	<.03 sig
SECONDARY Maintenance of Gains in CBT Condition	13.39; 16.97	>.05

Summary

This study will determine the efficacy of cognitive behavioral therapy in treating adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

Diagnosis of adult ADHD of at least mild clinical severity (CGI score of 3 or greater)
Stable on medications for adult ADHD for at least 2 months
Between 18 and 65 years old
Be able to give informed consent and comply with study procedures

Exclusion Criteria

Moderate to severe major depression, clinically significant panic disorder (CGI for depression or panic greater than 4), bipolar disorder, organic mental disorders, psychotic disorders, or pervasive developmental disorders
Active suicidality (HAM-D suicidality item rated 3 or 4)
Current substance abuse or dependence
IQ less than 90
Suicide risk
Prior participation in cognitive behavioral therapy for ADHD

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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT00118911). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.