Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) ADHD
Conditions
Interventions
The intervention “Mindful Self-Compassion” consists of 8 online group sessions, lasting 2,5 hours each, delivered by a qualified therapist. 
Sponsors
Universiteit Twente
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 64 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Aged 18 years or older.A formally established or confirmed diagnosis of ADHD, made or verified within the past five years, in accordance with relevant clinical guidelines (GGZ Standards, 2019; Kooij et al., 2019; Richtlijnendatabase, 2015). As part of the screening process, clinical documentation will be reviewed.There are currently significant ADHD symptoms, as indicated by a score above the clinical cut-off on the Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale (ASRS-6; Kessler et al., 2005).The participant has previously completed psychoeducation on ADHD (GGZ Standards, 2019).There is stable (or no) medication use at the start of the study.The participant exhibits low self-compassion, based on a score below the cut-off on the Self-Compassion Scale – Short Form (SCS-SF; Raes et al., 2011).There is a clear motivation to participate in the study and to engage in an online group-based intervention.The participant is willing to complete frequent assessments.Sufficient proficiency in the Dutch language.The participant owns a mobile phone with internet access for data collection purposes.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: The presence of an acute mental or physical condition requiring priority care.The participant is currently engaged in another (mental health care) treatment program, either at Dokter Bosman or another institution.Cognitive impairments not attributable to ADHD that significantly interfere with the ability to participate in the intervention or to complete assessments.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The main study outcome is the feasibility of this intervention in an online format for patients with ADHD. Feasibility is operationalized as: (1) recruitment feasibility, (2) retention of the intervention, (3) acceptability, (4) implementation practicality, and (5) sensitivity of the outcome measure to (phase) change. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Broader outcomes will be assessed using validated pre–post measures of self-compassion (SCS-SF), well-being (MHC-SF), and ADHD symptoms (ASRS-6) to examine whether changes in self-compassion are accompanied by coherent improvements in overall functioning. Treatment satisfaction will be examined using a posttreatment semi-structured interview and a self-report questionnaire (CSQ-8). | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Contacts
Public ContactN. Geerdink
Dokter Bosman
Outcome results
None listed