Status:

TERMINATED

Improving Medication Adherence in ADHD Adolescents

Lead Sponsor:

Florida International University

Conditions:

ADHD

Eligibility:

All Genders

12-16 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Investigates whether a family-based intervention for adolescents with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) will improve adherence to prescribed medication regimen in adolescents with histor...

Detailed Description

We will evaluate a dual component family-based intervention for adolescents with ADHD to improve medication adherence (Supporting Teen Adherence and Responsibility; STAR). STAR pairs Motivational Inte...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Diagnosis of ADHD; currently prescribed an FDA-approved medication for ADHD, history of medication nonadherence (taking less than 60% of prescribed doses); full scale Intelligence Quotient \>80, no current language delay and/or had no language delays before age 3.

Exclusion

  • active medical conditions that could be worsened by stimulants (seizures, arrhythmias, hypertension) unless patient has clearance from primary specialist taking care of existing condition, pregnancy, Bipolar Disorder, schizophrenia, and/or other psychotic disorders, and diagnosis of current substance abuse or dependence (except nicotine), current psychotropic medication for conditions other than ADHD.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

September 1 2015

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

June 1 2016

Estimated Enrollment :

7 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT02271880

Start Date

September 1 2015

End Date

June 1 2016

Last Update

July 24 2019

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Florida International University Center for Children and Families

Miami, Florida, United States, 33199