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NCT Number: NCT00050050

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

This study will determine the effectiveness of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in treating the symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults who have not responded to drug treatment.

Study hypothesis: CBT is an effective treatment for adult ADHD.

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Key information

Conditions

Attention Deficit Disorder With Hyperactivity Attention Deficit and Disruptive Behavior Disorders Mental Disorders Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Age range

18 year–65 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Phase 1

Primary location

Massachusetts General Hospital

Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States

About this study

ADHD, previously believed to be a disorder of childhood, affects as many as 5 percent of adults. Adults with ADHD are at high risk for academic and occupational underachievement, relationship difficulties, and reduced quality of life. This study will determine whether CBT is more effective than drug therapy in treating ADHD symptoms in adults who have been resistant to previous drug therapies.

Participants will be randomly assigned to receive 12 to 15 weekly sessions of either CBT or drug therapy which may include new or previously taken drugs. Questionnaires will be used to assess participants' ADHD symptoms at study start and at study completion.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Adult ADHD of at least moderate severity
  • On current drug therapy for ADHD

Exclusion criteria

  • Depression, panic disorder, bipolar disorder, organic mental disorders, psychotic disorders, or pervasive developmental disorders
  • Current substance abuse or dependence
  • IQ less than 90
  • Suicide risk
  • History of cognitive behavioral therapy

Treatment and study plan

Cognitive behavioral therapy

Behavioral

Drug therapy

Drug

Primary outcomes

  1. ADHD symptoms

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Massachusetts General Hospital

Other

Collaborators

  • National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

Registry information

Official study title

CBT for Residual ADHD Symptoms in Adults

Important dates

Study start
2001
Primary completion
2003
Study completion
2003
First posted
Nov 21, 2002
Registry last updated
May 26, 2014

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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