adolescents with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Conditions
Interventions
The intervention group will receive treatment as usual (TAU) plus an online parent training program for parents of adolescents with ADHD, consisting of behavioral parent training (BPT), acceptance and
questions and discussion may follow. The aim is sharing, not criticism or evaluation. Adherence will be assessed by session attendance and self-reported homework completion. The per-protocol popula
Sponsors
Stress Care Tokyo Ueno Ekimae Clinic
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Eligible children will be those in the period corresponding to junior high or high school age, defined as the period from the first April 1 after the day following their 12th birthday to the first March 31 after their 18th birthday. They must have been diagnosed with ADHD by their attending physician, using either DSM or ICD criteria. Comorbid neurodevelopmental disorders, such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or learning disorder (LD), will be allowed to ensure external validity in real-world clinical settings. During the study period, the same parent or guardian must be able to complete assessment scales such as the Conners-3 and respond to online questionnaires, including having access to the necessary device and internet environment. One parent or guardian per child will participate in the program, preferably the primary caregiver. The parent or guardian must be able to provide written informed consent based on the study explanation and must be able to understand and participate appropriately in the group program. This will be confirmed in advance by the attending physician or research staff. Because this study aims to develop parent training specifically tailored to adolescence, the target age range will be limited to the junior high and high school period. Comorbidities such as ASD and LD will not be excluded, as they are common in ADHD and should be included for practical program development. For parents, the ability to understand and appropriately participate in the program is required to maintain group cohesion and the effectiveness of the intervention.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Children will be excluded if participation in a group intervention is judged inappropriate because of an acute psychotic state, severe risk of self-harm or harm to others, or similar clinical conditions. Children will also be excluded if the intervention effect is expected to be difficult to evaluate because of severe intellectual disability or other conditions, or if hospitalization is planned during the study period and continuation of the intervention or assessments is expected to be difficult. Parents or guardians will be excluded if participation in the group program is difficult because of an acute psychotic state, severe cognitive impairment, or similar conditions. They will also be excluded if they have difficulty understanding explanations or completing questionnaires in Japanese, in order to ensure the validity of the assessment scales.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Conners-3 Global Index The primary assessment time point will be T1, at 3-4 months, which will serve as the primary outcome. As a secondary analysis, between-group differences at T2, at 6-7 months, will also be reported exploratorily. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Conners-3: Aggression, Inattention, Hyperactivity | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
Public ContactYU OGATA
Stress Care Tokyo Ueno Ekimae Clinic Department of Clinical Services
Outcome results
None listed