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NCT Number: NCT01272726

Influence of Education on Acceptance of Treatment for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Among Women

The goal of this research study is to measure what percentage of women who suspect they have symptoms of ADHD will go on to be diagnosed with ADHD using accepted practice standards. The study will also evaluate the influence education on the genetics of ADHD has on a woman in her deciding to receive behavioral health treatment for ADHD.

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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–59 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Avera Research Institute

Sioux Falls, South Dakota, 57105, United States

About this study

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) affects approximately 10-12% of school-aged children in the United States, making it one of the most common psychiatric disorders in children. It is characterized as inattention and hyperactivity-impulsivity, which has persisted for at least 6 months to a degree that is maladaptive and inconsistent with developmental level (DSM-IV-TR). ADHD is a non-fluctuating illness unlike many other psychiatric co-morbid conditions.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Subjects must be females, 18 through 59 years of age
  • Subjects must think they have ADHD or have been previously diagnosed with ADHD but may not have received any treatment for ADHD
  • Subjects must be able to participate in the informed consent process and give their written consent to participate in the study

Exclusion criteria

  • Subjects who have been treated (at any time) for ADHD will be excluded from the study
  • Potential subjects consuming greater than 21 units of alcohol (1 unit=12.0 ounces beer, 1.5 ounces hard liquor or 5.0 ounces wine) a week will be excluded from the study
  • Potential subjects currently experiencing suicidal ideation or who have been hospitalized within the past six months for suicidal ideation will be excluded from the study

Treatment and study plan

Education

Behavioral

Education on the genetics of ADHD and treatment options for ADHD

Other names: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Hyperactivity Disorder, Attention Deficit Disorder, Mental Health

Primary outcomes

  1. To determine if offering relative risk genotyping for ADHD, and educating around the genetic and environmental contributions to ADHD, may lead to greater health care acceptance in women who struggle with ADHD.

    Time frame: 24 hours

Secondary outcomes

  1. To determine if women who think they have ADHD actually have ADHD.

    Time frame: 24 hours

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2009
Primary completion
2010
Study completion
2011
First posted
Jan 10, 2011
Registry last updated
Jun 1, 2012

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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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