RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06711224

Feasibility Trial of a Guided Internet-delivered Intervention for Adolescents With ADHD

Sponsor

Haukeland University Hospital

Enrollment

60 participants

Start Date

Nov 18, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

ADHD

Summary

The main aim of this feasibility trial is to investigate the feasibility and preliminary clinical outcomes of a guided digital intervention for adolescents with ADHD. Adolescents with ADHD will be enrolled in a 6-week digital intervention including weekly therapist contact. The adolescents and their parents will be asked to complete self-report questionnaires at pre-, during, post- and 3- and 6-months follow-up.

Eligibility

Min Age: 13 YearsMax Age: 16 Years

Inclusion Criteria6

13-16 years
a diagnosis of ADHD
parents are willing to participate in answering questionnaires pre, during, post and follow-up
stable medication during the study period
participant and parents can read, write and speak Norwegian
access to mobile phone and internet.

Exclusion Criteria4

Other primary diagnosis than ADHD (e.g. Autism, intellectual disabilities, severe conduct disorder)
clinically significant comorbid psychiatric disorder requiring treatment (e.g. major depression, severe anxiety, suicidal ideation, eating disorder)
follows another psychological treatment or intend to start treatment during the intervention period
do not follow a regular school plan (e.g. frequently with days away from school/class with different educational content than their peers).

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALDigital intervention for adolscents with ADHD

The aim of the digital intervention is to promote coping of ADHD. The intervention has a duration of 6 weeks and will be delivered as a mobile app including weekly phone calls from a therapist. The intervention includes text, interactive exercises, animations, and coping skills. The themes of the intervention includes psychoeducation on ADHD, healthy habits (sleep, exercise, food), social skills, and emotion regulation. The adolescents have the possibility to choose some of the themes they want to work on during the intervention.