Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Conditions
Keywords
ADHD,comorbidities
Brief summary
Determine the frequency of psychiatric and neurological comorbidities in children and adolescence diagnosed with ADHD.
Detailed description
ADHD is a common neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by hyperactivity, impulsivity, and inattention .ADHD is more often a complex disorder with a high rate of associated co-morbid conditions. Co-morbid conditions are prevalent among people with ADHD and increase its burden and complexity of management.Children with ADHD are at a higher risk than children without ADHD for developing other psychiatric disorders .Motor skill problems and Neurological soft signs are found in many neuropsychiatric conditions .NSS have been associated with inattention and behaviour difficulties for decades. Some researchers argue that these signs should be included in the diagnosis of ADHD .
Interventions
DIAGNOSTIC_TESTIQ assessment using Wechsler intelligence scale for children third edition (WISC-III)
IQ assessment using Wechsler intelligence scale for children third edition (WISC-III): is consists of several subtests, each classified into a verbal or performance scale .
Sponsors
Assiut University
Study design
Observational model
CASE_CONTROL
Time perspective
RETROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
6 Years to 17 Years
Inclusion criteria
* Age: 6-17 years. * Sex: both sexes will be included in the study. * IQ≥70.
Exclusion criteria
* Age: less than 6 years or more than 17 years. * IQ\<70. * Patients with major neurological deficits, cerebral palsy and uncontrolled epilepsy. * Patients with major psychiatric disorders e.g schizophrenia spectrum disorder. * Patient who refusing to participate in the study or their caregiver refusing to give informed consent.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Determine psychiatric comorbidities in children and adolescents with ADHD using Mini international neuropsychiatric interview for children and adolescents (M.I.N.I. Kid). | baseline | Mini international neuropsychiatric interview for children and adolescents (M.I.N.I. Kid): is structured clinical diagnostic interview designed to assess the presence of current ICD-10 and DSM-IV psychiatric disorders in children and adolescents age 6-17 years |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| determinate presence of soft neurological sign in children and adolescents with ADHD using Cambridge neurological inventory. | baseline | Neurological assessment using Cambridge neurological inventory: this is a clinical instrument constructed for standardized neurological assessment of psychiatric patients. It is useful for identifying neurological soft sign and other patterns of neurological impairments |
Contacts
Primary Contactsalma mohmed fahmi, msc
Backup ContactAhmed Abdelbaky Abd elrahman, MD
Outcome results
None listed