Psychoeducational Groups for Adults With ADHD

NCT03337425 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: 2016/1885
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 46
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 2

Brief Summary

This pilot study aims to assess patient satisfaction and preliminary efficacy of a psychoeducational group treatment, using a randomized waitlist-controlled trial, at two different outpatient clinics in mid-Norway. All participants will receive standard treatment during the intervention period. Assessment of client satisfaction (CSQ 8), general self-efficacy (GSE-6), ADHD-related quality of life (AAQoL) symptoms of ADHD (SCL-9; ASRS), and work participation will be conducted at time of recruitment prior to randomization (T0), pre- (T1), post-treatment (T2), with a 10 week follow-up.

Conditions

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Keywords

Psychotherapy, group; Adults

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• Change in patient satisfaction

  Measured with a modified version of the Client Satisfaction Questionnaire (CSQ-8). The scale consists of 8 items measured on a scale from 1 to 4. A sum score between 8 and 32 indicate the level of satisfaction with services provided.

  Baseline, post-intervention (10 weeks) and after 10 weeks follow-up (20 weeks)

• Change in general self-efficacy

  Measured with General Self-Efficacy Scale (GSE-6), a short-form measure of self-efficacy. Self-efficacy is regarded as a protective factor in adapting to stress and chronic illness. The scale consists of 6 items, measured on a 4-point scale, with a possible range of 6-24.

  Baseline, post-intervention (10 weeks) and after 10 weeks follow-up (20 weeks)

Secondary Outcomes (3)

• Change in ADHD-related symptoms (ASRS)

  Baseline, post-intervention (10 weeks) and after 10 weeks follow-up (20 weeks)

• Change in ADHD-related symptoms (SCL-9)

  Baseline, post-intervention (10 weeks) and after 10 weeks follow-up (20 weeks)

• Change in ADHD-related quality of life

  Baseline, post-intervention (10 weeks) and after 10 weeks follow-up (20 weeks)

Study Arms (2)

psychoeducational groups

EXPERIMENTAL

Psychoeducational group therapy and standard treatment (ADHD treatment as usual)

Behavioral: Psychoeducational group therapy; Other: Standard treatment

Waiting list

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Waiting list and standard treatment (ADHD treatment as usual)

Behavioral: Waiting list; Other: Standard treatment

Interventions

Psychoeducational group therapy BEHAVIORAL

The group-based psychoeducational program consists of 10 sessions, run over 10 consecutive weeks. Each session consist of a lecture, given by a recruited expert on the topic of the session (20 minutes) with a following discussion of the topic (45 minutes), facilitated by the course leader. All sessions are organized and led by the course leader, which also includes keeping structure in time, discussion and closing of the session. Psychoeducation comes in addition to standard treatment (ADHD treatment as usual).

psychoeducational groups

Waiting list BEHAVIORAL

Waiting list and standard treatment (ADHD treatment as usual)

Waiting list

Standard treatment OTHER

Standard treatment consists of diagnostic assessment of ADHD and comorbidity, as well as treatment with medication. In addition, some patients receive cognitive behavioral therapy, although this is not systematically given to every patient. If needed, patients are also offered assistance with regard to economy, housing, education and work. As well as contact with family and network.

Also known as: Treatment as usual

Waiting list; psychoeducational groups

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 67 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• confirmed ADHD diagnosis
• speaking a Scandinavian language

You may not qualify if:

• not able or willing to give informed consent
• psychosis
• severe learning difficulties

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Norwegian University of Science and Technology: lead
• Helse Nord-Trøndelag HF: collaborator

Study Sites (2)

Levanger Hospital, Nord-Trøndelag Hospital Trust

Levanger, N-T, Norway

Location

Tiller DPS - St. Olavs University Hospital

Trondheim, S-T, 7040, Norway

Location

Related Publications (2)

• Vaag JR, Lara-Cabrera ML, Hjemdal O, Gjervan B, Torgersen T. Psychoeducational groups versus waitlist in treatment of attention-deficit hyperactivity/impulsivity disorder (ADHD) in adults: a protocol for a pilot randomized waitlist-controlled multicenter trial. Pilot Feasibility Stud. 2019 Jan 23;5:17. doi: 10.1186/s40814-019-0401-1. eCollection 2019.

  PMID: 30693097 BACKGROUND

• Holsbrekken A, Skliarova T, Mandahl A, Saether SG, Lund AGS, Surkovic J, Sondenaa E, Vaag J, Torgersen T, Lara-Cabrera ML. Effects of a psychoeducational group intervention for adults diagnosed with ADHD: a pilot randomized controlled study. BMC Psychiatry. 2025 Oct 14;25(1):983. doi: 10.1186/s12888-025-07452-5.

  PMID: 41088068 DERIVED

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity

Interventions

Waiting Lists; Therapeutics

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Attention Deficit and Disruptive Behavior Disorders; Neurodevelopmental Disorders; Mental Disorders

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Appointments and Schedules; Organization and Administration; Health Services Administration

Study Officials

• Terje Torgersen, phd

  St. Olavs Hospital

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: CROSSOVER
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Model Details: a Norwegian multicenter study

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: November 2, 2017
• First Posted: November 9, 2017
• Study Start: November 15, 2017
• Primary Completion: June 15, 2019
• Study Completion: June 15, 2019
• Last Updated: July 16, 2020

Record last verified: 2020-07

Locations

NO (2)