Attention-Deficit, Hyperactivity Disorder. Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorders
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: The intervention of this plan will be based on cognitive-behavioral therapy focused on adult ADHD, which will consist of eight 45-minute weekly sessions (in person
Sponsors
Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Receive a diagnosis of adult ADHD based on a diagnostic interview based on DSM-5 Obtained a score higher than 50 on the Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale (ASRS) questionnaire Having at least one child aged 7 to 12 years with ADHD under conventional treatment Not received a diagnosis of severe mental disorders including psychotic spectrum disorders, bipolar type 1, substance use disorder, and severe personality disorders based on SCID-5 Provided informed and written consent to participate in the research Having a minimum education of 8th grade (completion of middle school) Not taking psychiatric medications from two months before to the end of the study Not receiving any psychological intervention from three months before to the end of the study
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: The presence of other severe mental disorders such as other neurodevelopmental disorders, mood disorders, etc. History of severe drug or alcohol abuse. The presence of significant cognitive disorders, intellectual disability or below-average IQ
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Reducing the score of the stress scale based on the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale - 21 Items questionnaire. Timepoint: Measurement of stress scale in the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale - 21 Items questionnaire at the beginning of the study, immediately after the intervention, and two months after the intervention. Method of measurement: The Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale - 21 Items questionnaire.;Reducing the score of the depression scale based on the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale - 21 Items questionnaire. Timepoint: Measurement of depression scale in the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale - 21 Items questionnaire at the beginning of the study, immediately after the intervention, and two months after the intervention. Method of measurement: The Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale - 21 Items questionnaire.;Reducing the score of the anxiety scale based on the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale - 21 Items questionnaire. Timepoint: Measurement of anxiety scale in the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale - 21 Items questionnaire at the beginning of the study, immediately after the intervention, and two months after the intervention. Method of measurement: The Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale - 21 Items questionnaire.;Improvement of symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder based on the Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale questionnaire. Timepoint: Measuring the score obtained in the Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale questionnaire at the beginning of the study and immediately after the intervention and two months after the intervention. Method of measurement: The Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale questionnaire. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Improving the quality of parent relationships based on the Quality of Relationship Inventory questionnaire. Timepoint: Measuring the quality of parental relationships using the Quality of Relationship Inventory questionnaire at the beginning of the study, immediately after the intervention, and two months after the intervention. Method of measurement: The Quality of Relationship Inventory questionnaire.;Improving symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children based on the Conners ADHD rating scale questionnaire. Timepoint: Measurement of children's attention deficit hyperactivity disorder symptoms based on the Conners ADHD rating scale at the beginning of the study, immediately after the intervention, and two months after the intervention. Method of measurement: The Conners ADHD rating scale questionnaire.;Improvement in children's academic performance based on the assessment of their academic average. Timepoint: Improvement in children's academic performance at the beginning of the study and two months after the intervention based on their academic grade point average. Method of measurement: Assessment of academic average. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactGerami Boroujerdi,Hasti
Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed