Mindfulness training versus treatment as usual in adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

Mindfulness training versus treatment as usual in adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) - Mindfulness training in adults with ADHD

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

NL-OMON

Registry ID

NL-OMON41102

Enrollment

120

Registered

2014-07-03

Start date

2014-09-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-04-23

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Conditions

ADHD Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

Interventions

We have developed a treatment protocol of mindfulness for ADHD based on both the MBCT (Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy

Segal, Williams & Teasdale, 2013) and the MAPs-training (Mindful Awarenss Practices

Zylowska, 2012). This intervention will be compared to the treatment as usual, usually consisting of farmacotherapy with psychostimulants and psycho-education.

Eligibility

Age

18 Years to 99 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: In order to be eligible to participate in this study, a subject must meet all of the following criteria: • Primary diagnosis of ADHD, according to the criteria of DSM-5 based on a structured psychiatric interview for ADHD (the DIVA) • Willing to be randomized to either mindfulness training or treatment as usual only. • Capable of filling out questionnaires in Dutch.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: A potential subject who meets any of the following criteria will be excluded from participation in this study: • Being under 18 years of age • Psychotic symptoms • Depressive disorder with psychotic symptoms or suicidality • Active manic episode • Borderline or antisocial personality disorder • Substance dependence • Autistic disorder • Tic disorder with vocal tics • Learning difficulties or other cognitive impairments • Not being able to understand or use the Dutch language • Former participation in MBSR or MBCT

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
quality of life measured with the Outcome Questionnaire (OQ 45.2; Lambert et al., 1996)	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
- investigator and self-report ADHD symptoms (CAARS-IR en CAARS-SV; Adler et al., 2008) - executive functioning (BRIEF-A; Goia et al., 2000) - mindfulness skills (short form of the FFMQ; Bohlmeijer et al., 2011) - self-compassion (short form of the SCS; Raes et al., 2011) - health and well-being (SF-12; Ware et al., 1996) - health care and societal costs (TiC-P; Institute for Medical Technology Assessment, 2010) - neuropsychological test battery containing of cognitive tasks all measuring neurocognitive functions (Working memory task, Motivation x activation reinforcement learning task, Probabilistic reversal learning task, Pavlovian to instrumental transfer task, Demand selection task)	—

Measure

Time frame

- investigator and self-report ADHD symptoms (CAARS-IR en CAARS-SV; Adler et al., 2008) - executive functioning (BRIEF-A; Goia et al., 2000) - mindfulness skills (short form of the FFMQ; Bohlmeijer et al., 2011) - self-compassion (short form of the SCS; Raes et al., 2011) - health and well-being (SF-12; Ware et al., 1996) - health care and societal costs (TiC-P; Institute for Medical Technology Assessment, 2010) - neuropsychological test battery containing of cognitive tasks all measuring neurocognitive functions (Working memory task, Motivation x activation reinforcement learning task, Probabilistic reversal learning task, Pavlovian to instrumental transfer task, Demand selection task)

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Countries

Netherlands

Outcome results

None listed

Source: NL-OMON (via WHO ICTRP)