Health Condition 1: F902- Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, combined type
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Integrated Solution Focused Brief Therapy and Cognitive Retraining Intervention: An eight session strength based intervention integrating Solution Focused Brief Therapy and cognitive re
Sponsors
Christ Deemed to be University
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Participants aged 18 to 45 years with a primary diagnosis of ADHD (ICD-11: 6A05), confirmed through clinical assessment and/or documented records by a Psychiatrist or Clinical Psychologist, no severe psychiatric comorbid conditions, who are on stable pharmacological treatment for at least 3 months (if applicable), and who are willing to participate and available for follow-up will be included in the study.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Participants currently undergoing treatment for severe and unstable psychiatric conditions such as psychosis, major depressive disorder, mania, or substance use disorders; those with ongoing suicidality or suicidal attempts within the past one year; individuals with intellectual disability or developmental delay as identified through clinical records or clinical judgment; and those who have participated in any other structured psychotherapy or cognitive intervention program (e.g., Cognitive Behavioral Therapy or Cognitive Remediation) within the past 6 12 months will be excluded from the study. Participants experiencing psychosocial stressors will not necessarily be excluded. Additionally, individuals with a recent inpatient psychiatric admission within the last 4 weeks will also be excluded.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Feasibility and acceptability of the integrated Solution Focused Brief Therapy and Cognitive Retraining intervention in adults with ADHD measured through recruitment rate, retention rate, session adherence, and participant feedback, along with preliminary changes in ADHD symptoms and executive functioning assessed using Conners Adult ADHD Rating Scales and Behaviour Rating Inventory of Executive Function Adult Version.Timepoint: Baseline, post intervention at 8 weeks, and follow up at 3 months. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Changes in solution focused thinking and strengths based orientation assessed using the Solution Focused Inventory.Timepoint: Baseline, post intervention at 8 weeks, and follow up at 3 months.;Improvement in quality of life assessed using Adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Quality of Life Scale.Timepoint: Baseline, post intervention at 8 weeks, and follow up at 3 months. | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactHind Beegam R
Christ (Deemed to be University)
Outcome results
None listed