Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Conditions
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to examine the initial efficacy of a psycho-social, metacognitive-functional intervention for Adults (Cog-Fun - A) with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). It is hypothesized that participants in the Cog-Fun - A intervention will demonstrate improvements in measures of executive functioning, occupational performance and quality of life.
Detailed description
The Cog-Fun - A is a structured occupational therapy intervention for promoting self management in adults with ADHD. The protocol comprises three central treatment modules: Adaptive self awareness, executive strategies and skill implementation and multi-context transfer of strategies and skills. The intervention is administered by occupational therapists on an individual basis, once a week, over 3-4 months. 20 participants will be recruited through community advertising. Sample size was determined based on expected moderate effect sizes. Data will be collected at the onset and completion of the intervention. Data will be analysed using quantitative and qualitative methods. Adverse events if occur will be reported to supervising psychiatrist and the Helsinki Committee.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALCog-Fun - A
Meta-cognitive functional intervention for improved self management in adults with ADHD
Sponsors
Hadassah Medical Organization
Study design
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 65 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* ADHD diagnosed by certified medical practitioner * Adult ADHD Self Report Scale (ASRS) score above cutoff * BRIEF-A score above cutoff
Exclusion criteria
* Diagnoses of severe neurological or psychiatric health condition. * Instability in pharmacological treatment * Brief Symptom Inventory (BSI) above cutoff according to Israeli adult norms
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Behavioral Ratings of Executive Functions - Adult version (BRIEF-A) | 3-4 months | Self rating questionnaire targeting executive functions in daily life |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Adult ADHD Quality of Life Scale (AaQoL) | 3-4 months | Self rating questionnaire targeting the impact of ADHD on Life Productivity, Psychological Health, Relationships and Life outlook |
| Canadian Occupational Performance Measure | 3-4 months | structured interview administered by occupational therapist |
Countries
Israel
Outcome results
None listed