Status:
UNKNOWN
Efficacy of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Treatment of Adults With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Lead Sponsor:
Lily Hechtman
Conditions:
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-60 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of the project is to evaluate the efficacy of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) with and without stimulant medication and c...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th edition, text revision (DSM-IV-TR) criteria for adult ADHD of any of three subtypes via Conners' Adult ADHD Diagnostic Interview for the DSM-IV (CAAR-D) and clinician's assessment;
- Barkley Childhood and Current Symptom of ADHD (1998) completed by self and informants (parents or siblings). Required cut off's on these scales are scores 1.5 Standard Deviation above relevant gender and age norms;
- Conners' Adult ADHD Rating Scale (1999). Required cut off's on these scales are scores 1.5 Standard Deviation above relevant gender and age norms;
- Between 18 and 60 years old
- Be able to give informed consent and comply with study procedures;
- I.Q. of 80 or above on Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale, 3rd edition (WAIS-III) subtests of three verbal and three nonverbal subtests
- Adequate command of English to be able to participate in CBT group.
Exclusion
- Psychotic symptoms, past or current
- Current psychiatric comorbidity, e.g. bipolar disorder, depression, suicidality, current substance use disorder (must be free of substance abuse for 6 months)
- Medical condition that preclude use of the stimulant medication, e.g. hypertension, cardiac disease, Tourette's Syndrome, etc.
- Organic mental disorders or other significant neurological disorders, e.g. epilepsy, head injury, chorea, multiple sclerosis, deafness, blindness.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
April 1 2006
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
October 1 2018
Estimated Enrollment :
200 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT02210728
Start Date
April 1 2006
End Date
October 1 2018
Last Update
August 28 2018
Active Locations (1)
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Montreal Children's Hospital
Montreal, Quebec, Canada, H3Z 1P2