Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Conditions
Interventions
Medication (methylphenidate
Ritalin): 8 weeks of optimal daily dose of Ritalin, followed by a second period of 8 weeks of optimally dosed Ritalin. Parents receive 2-3 standardized parental guidance/psycho education sessions.
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Sponsors
University of Amsterdam
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: - Child aged 9-18 years. - DSM classification of ADHD. - ADIS-C is administered to verify ADHD diagnosis. - (Estimated) IQ > 80. - At least one parent is willing to participate in the Mindful Parenting training.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: - (Estimated) IQ < 80. - Suffering from suicidal ideation, psychosis or schizophrenia. - Co-morbid autism or Conduct Disorder. - Current or past use of methylphenidate (Ritalin). - Participation in current active other psychological intervention.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Attention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity in the child (i.e., DBDRS, CBCL, TRF, YSR, BRIEF, TEA-Ch, D2, TOF etc.), percentage of children free of of a DSM classification (i.e., ADIS). | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Symptoms of anxiety, depression, sleeping problems, social functioning, child and parental quality of life, parental symptomatology, parental mindfulness and stress (i.e., ASR, PS, NOSIK, CSBQ, PSS, CSRQ, PSQI, SVK, WHO-5, FFMQ, IM-P etc.). In addition cost-effectiveness of both treatments is assessed. | — |
Contacts
Public ContactEsther Bruin, de
Nieuwe Prinsengracht 130
Outcome results
None listed