ADHD Predominantly Inattentive Type
Conditions
Brief summary
Using a randomized controlled design, standard treatment of group cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) according to the Hesslinger protocol is compared to a newly developed group treatment specifically designed for adult patients with ADHD inattentive presentation (ADHD-I) called CBT for ADHD-I (CADDI). Research setting is psychiatric outpatient clinics. Research hypotheses include: 1. The CADDI protocol is more effective than standard treatment in terms of behavioral activation, procrastination, depressive symptoms, functional impairment, and quality of life, 2. Is equally effective in terms of ADHD symptoms, 3. Is more appreciated and tolerable, and 4. Outcome is mediated by mindful awareness. Effects are followed up at 6 and 12 months post treatment.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALCognitive-behavioral therapy (Hesslinger protocol)
Cognitive-behavioral therapy in a group format focusing on improving symptoms of ADHD, specifically by using skills in counteracting hyperactivity and impulsiveness, and promoting mindful awareness.
BEHAVIORALCognitive-behavioral therapy (CADDI protocol)
Cognitive-behavioral therapy in a group format focusing on improving inattentive symptoms of ADHD, specifically by using skills in organizing, executing, and completing activity, and promoting mindful awareness.
Sponsors
Karolinska Institutet
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE (Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 65 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
1. Principal diagnosis of ADHD inattentive presentation 2. 18 years of age or older 3. If on medication, it needs to be well-established since three months, and 4. Prior psycho-educational intervention
Exclusion criteria
1. Intellectual impairment 2. Substance use disorder 3. Difficulties in adherence to medical or other treatment 4. Social and/or psychiatric problems to such an extent that they prevent focusing on treatment, or 5. Simultaneous psychological treatment
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Behavioral Activation for Depression Scale | 14 weeks | Total score 0-150; higher scores represent increased activation |
| Pure Procrastination Scale | 14 weeks | Total score 12-60; higher scores represent more procrastination |
Countries
Sweden
Outcome results
None listed