The Effect of Mindfulness-Based Therapies in Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder

Comparison the Effectiveness of Child Mindfulness Therapy, Mindful Parenting and Combination Therapy of These Two Interventions in Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder: A Outcome-Based Study

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20190622043972N1

Enrollment

Registered

2020-11-13

Start date

2019-12-31

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2020-11-30

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Conditions

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorders

Interventions

Intervention 1: The intervention group No. 1 includes children with attention-deficit/ hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) who are subjected to the mindfulness therapy for eight sessions during one month. T

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

6 Years to 12 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Receiving a diagnosis of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Being between the age range of 6 to 12 years The presence of the children and parents in at least six sessions of treatment

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Children afflicted with other mental disorders Having an IQ below 80 Receiving simultaneous psychological treatment Patients without caretakers/attendants or with irresponsible parents/surrogates Illiteracy of parents Parents afflicted with mental disorders

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
The Main Symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Timepoint: Before the intervention, after the intervention, three months after the intervention. Method of measurement: Swanson, Nolan and Pelham Rating scale.;Executive Function. Timepoint: Before the intervention, after the intervention, three months after the intervention. Method of measurement: Barkley Deficits in Executive Functioning.	—

Measure

Time frame

The Main Symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Timepoint: Before the intervention, after the intervention, three months after the intervention. Method of measurement: Swanson, Nolan and Pelham Rating scale.;Executive Function. Timepoint: Before the intervention, after the intervention, three months after the intervention. Method of measurement: Barkley Deficits in Executive Functioning.

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Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Behavior Problems. Timepoint: Before the intervention, after the intervention, three months after the intervention. Method of measurement: Achenbach Child Behavior Checklist.;Sleep Quality. Timepoint: Before the intervention, after the intervention, three months after the intervention. Method of measurement: Child's Sleep Habits Questionnaire.;Parenting Stress. Timepoint: Before the intervention, after the intervention, three months after the intervention. Method of measurement: Parenting Stress Index.;Interactive style of child parent. Timepoint: Before the intervention, after the intervention, three months after the intervention. Method of measurement: Parent child relationship scale.	—

Measure

Time frame

Behavior Problems. Timepoint: Before the intervention, after the intervention, three months after the intervention. Method of measurement: Achenbach Child Behavior Checklist.;Sleep Quality. Timepoint: Before the intervention, after the intervention, three months after the intervention. Method of measurement: Child's Sleep Habits Questionnaire.;Parenting Stress. Timepoint: Before the intervention, after the intervention, three months after the intervention. Method of measurement: Parenting Stress Index.;Interactive style of child parent. Timepoint: Before the intervention, after the intervention, three months after the intervention. Method of measurement: Parent child relationship scale.

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Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactZeynab Abdolahzadeh

Ferdowsi University of Mashhad

abdolahzadeh@um.ac.ir0513880500

Outcome results

None listed

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