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N/A N=46 Randomized Single-blind Treatment

Skills Training for Adolescents With ADHD

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Enrolled (actual)
46
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Jul 2018
Primary outcome: Primary: Changes in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Symptoms - Adolescent Report — -4.27; -0.55 units on a scale — p=<.0001

Study Design & Population

Study type
Interventional
Phase
N/A
Interventions
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (Behavioral)
Age
Pediatric, Adult · 14+ yrs
Sex
All
Sponsor
Massachusetts General Hospital
Primary completion
Aug 2012

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
Changes in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Symptoms - Adolescent Report
-4.27; -0.55 <.0001 sig
PRIMARY
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Symptom Severity - Clinician Rating
-1.14; -0.09 <.0001 sig
PRIMARY
Changes in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Symptoms - Parent Report
-9.27; -3.86 <.0001 sig

Summary

The proposed study will be an initial test of a cognitive-behavioral intervention for adolescents with ADHD who are receiving medication treatment. It is based on our successful work with adults with ADHD who have been treated with medicines but are still having symptoms. It involves learning skills for organization and planning, attention, and mood.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Between the ages of 14 and 18
  • In high school
  • Principal Diagnosis of ADHD
  • Stable prescription of Medications for ADHD
  • ADHD has childhood onset
  • Clinically significant ADHD symptoms

Exclusion Criteria

  • Organic Mental Disorders
  • Active Substance Abuse or Dependence
  • Diagnosis of Conduct Disorder
  • Mental Retardation or Pervasive Developmental Disorder
  • Active Suicidality
  • Previous History of CBT Therapy in adolescence
  • Other condition interfering with consent or participation
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT01019252). 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.

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