Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Adults With ADHD: A Qualitative Study

This is a qualitative study of participants who have taken part in a randomized controlled trial (RCT) of a new treatment protocol based on cognitive-behavioral therapy for adults with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder predominantly inattentive presentation. The purpose of the qualitative study is to explore participant perceptions of taking part in the RCT to further develop and improve the new treatment protocol.

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Key information

Conditions

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder 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

Not applicable

Primary location

Stockholm Health Care Services, Region Stockholm

Stockholm, Sweden

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

Principal diagnosis of ADHD inattentive presentation
18 years of age or older
If on medication, it needs to be well-established since three months, and
Prior psycho-educational intervention

Exclusion criteria

Intellectual impairment
Substance use disorder
Difficulties in adherence to medical or other treatment
Social and/or psychiatric problems to such an extent that they prevent focusing on treatment, or
Simultaneous psychological treatment

Treatment and study plan

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy

Behavioral

Cognitive and behavioral interventions aimed at increasing behavioral activation, and reducing procrastination and inattentive symptoms.

Primary outcomes

Qualitative interview data

Time frame: 45-60 minutes

Participant responses based on questions posed in an interview

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Karolinska Institutet

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Adults With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Inattentive Presentation: A Qualitative Study

Important dates

Study start: 2021
Primary completion: 2022
Study completion: 2022
First posted: Sep 8, 2021
Registry last updated: Feb 28, 2023

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