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

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Montreal Children's Hospital

Montreal, Quebec, Canada, H3Z 1P2

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