An Internet-delivered Intervention for Coping With ADHD in Adulthood

NCT04726813 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: 203804
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 120
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The primary aim of this study is to examine the efficacy of a self-guided Internet-delivered intervention for coping with ADHD. The secondary aim is to investigate the effects of individual adaptation of the intervention on adherence, satisfaction and clinical outcomes.

Conditions

ADHD

Keywords

ADHD; RCT; Internet-delivered intervention; Self-help; Coping

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• The Adult ADHD Self-Rating Scale (ASRS)

  The Adult ADHD Self-Rating Scale (ASRS) includes all the 18 symptoms of ADHD included in the diagnostic manual (DSM-5).

  Change in ADHD symptoms at 8 weeks

• Adult ADHD Quality of Life Measure (AAQol)

  The AAQoL has 29 items designed to assess HRQL during the past two weeks among adults with ADHD.

  Change in quality of life at 8 weeks

Secondary Outcomes (2)

• The perceived stress scale (PSS)

  Change in stress symptoms at 8 weeks

• The Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9)

  Change in depression symptoms at 8 weeks

Other Outcomes (2)

• Adherence

  immediately after the intervention

• User satisfaction

  immediately after the intervention

Study Arms (2)

a self-guided Internet delivered intervention

EXPERIMENTAL

MinADHD: 7 self-help modules.

Behavioral: MyADHD

Psycho-education

PLACEBO COMPARATOR

One self-guided psychoeducation module

Behavioral: Psychoeducation

Interventions

MyADHD BEHAVIORAL

The main goals of the intervention are to help participants with better functioning in daily life; offer strategies that will lead to stress reduction and reduce inattention and improve quality of life.The intervention includes: a short introductory chapter (open to everyone), followed by a start module (goal setting), followed by 6 different themed optional modules. Module content is based on GMT, DBT and CBT techniques and is tailored towards key concerns and difficulties experienced adults with ADHD as informed by previous research (focus-groups, lived experience groups) and experiences from group GMT and DBT.

a self-guided Internet delivered intervention

Psychoeducation BEHAVIORAL

Participants in the control condition will be assigned to psychoeducation modules (see Table 2) and will receive restricted access to the platform. They can contact or be contacted if their symptoms levels increases.

Psycho-education

Eligibility Criteria

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

You may qualify if:

• Adults with a self-reported diagnosis of ADHD (date, venue and diagnosing physician)
• Access to and ability to use a computer, smartphone and the Internet.
• Current problems with organizing daily activity and 17 points of more on at least one of the ASRS subscales
• Participant are by investigators considered able to follow through the training protocol and take part in measures taken during the study time frame
• Speaks, writes and reads Norwegian

You may not qualify if:

• Current self-reported diagnosis of severe psychiatric illness such as borderline or antisocial personality disorder, bipolar disorder, ongoing substance abuse, and/or suicidal ideation assessed with item 9 on the MADRS
• Participants who are taking prescribed ADHD medication have to be stable on the medication at least four weeks before the study and during the study.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• University of Bergen: lead
• The Research Council of Norway: collaborator

Study Sites (1)

Clinical Psychology

Bergen, Vestland, Norway

Location

Related Publications (2)

• Kenter RMF, Gjestad R, Lundervold AJ, Nordgreen T. A self-guided internet-delivered intervention for adults with ADHD: Results from a randomized controlled trial. Internet Interv. 2023 Mar 20;32:100614. doi: 10.1016/j.invent.2023.100614. eCollection 2023 Apr.

  PMID: 36969389 DERIVED

• Kenter RMF, Lundervold AJ, Nordgreen T. A self-guided Internet-delivered intervention for adults with ADHD: a protocol for a randomized controlled trial. Internet Interv. 2021 Nov 20;26:100485. doi: 10.1016/j.invent.2021.100485. eCollection 2021 Dec.

  PMID: 34877262 DERIVED

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

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

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: SUPPORTIVE CARE
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Principal investigator

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: January 8, 2021
• First Posted: January 27, 2021
• Study Start: April 27, 2021
• Primary Completion: October 20, 2021
• Study Completion: December 20, 2021
• Last Updated: June 15, 2022

Record last verified: 2022-06

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

NO (1)