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Study to find the impact of ACT-based intervention in Adults with ADHD

Evaluating Functional Outcomes of Integrated Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in Adults with ADHD - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/08/093350
Enrollment
26
Registered
2025-08-20
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-09-15

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: F90- Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorders

Interventions

Intervention1: Integrated Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: The therapy module would include Psychoeducation for participants and a family member, Introduction to therapy, Human suffering, Language a

Sponsors

Subhashis Banerjee
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Adults aged 18-50 years Meeting ICD-11 criteria for Adult ADHD (Based on FLII-11) All gender Able to read and understand the Hindi, English, and Bengali languages in which the assessments and interventions will be provided. Participants must be drug-naive or on a stable dose for at least 8 weeks before entering the study.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Severe mood disorders with high suicidal risk (e.g., bipolar disorder), Psychotic disorders, Schizophrenia, and Current Psychoactive substance use disorder (except nicotine) which can interfere with the assessment and intervention. Clinical diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or Intellectual Disability by a psychiatrist. Presence of neurological or medical conditions that may interfere with study participation or interpretation of results (e.g., untreated epilepsy, head injury). This will be assessed clinically. Participants who are currently undergoing structured psychotherapy for ADHD or other comorbidity or have received 6 or more sessions throughout the study period.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Functionality in Adults with ADHD Timepoint: Pre-intervention post intervention and 3 Month Follow-up

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Severity of ADHD symptoms in adults with ADHD. Timepoint: Pre-intervention post intervention and 3 Month Follow-up;Satisfaction with life.Timepoint: Pre-intervention post intervention and 3 Month Follow-up;Emotion regulation.Timepoint: Pre-intervention post intervention and 3 Month Follow-up

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Ajay Kumar

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MENTAL HEALTH AND NEUROSCIENCES, Clinical Psychology Department

ajaycog2010@gmail.com9886426548

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026