ADHD
Conditions
Brief summary
Behavioral parent training is an evidence-based treatment for ADHD. The intervention can be implemented individually, or in groups. Currently, group-based parent training programs require considerable coordination, including ascertainment of a large physical space, the coordination of all families traveling to the same location at the same time, and the require for the provision of childcare. Innovations in online connectivity and ease of implementation of online support applications (e.g., Zoom) may reduce these barriers. However, it is necessary to investigate the feasibility and promise of the online approach to ensure it supports parents effectively.
Detailed description
This study will utilize a pre-post, open trial design as the primary aim is to investigate feasibility. Approximately sixty parents will complete prepost ratings of parenting behaviors and measures of child functioning. They will also complete post treatment measures of satisfaction and open-ended questions about feasibility and suggestions for future iterations of the approach. Process measures will include data collection related to attendance and engagement in the activities. Risks include breach of confidentiality and a lack of effectiveness of the intervention for the child's presenting problems. Benefits include the parent receiving an effective intervention.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALCOPE parent training
Weekly 1.5 hour parent training meetings for eight weeks
Sponsors
Florida International University
Study design
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Intervention model description
Open, single-group trial
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
5 Years to 13 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* ADHD diagnosis * Intelligence Quotient (IQ) greater than or equal to 70 * At least 1 parent/guardian who can attend zoom sessions * Access to reliable internet connection for zoom meetings
Exclusion criteria
* Evidence of psychosis, suicidal behaviors, or autism level 2/3
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Observations of parenting behaviors during parent-child interaction | 8 weeks | Dyadic Parent Child Interaction code frequency counts for the categories of Negative Talk, Praise, and Commands |
| Impairment Rating Scale | 8 weeks | Average score across domains with scores ranging from 0 (No problem) to 6 (Extreme problem) |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed