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NCT Number: NCT02300597

Internet-based Support for Young People With ADHD and Autism - a Controlled Study

Young people between age 15 and 25 with ADHD and/or autism spectrum disorders are offered internet-based support and coaching during eight weeks (chat and e-mail). Data is collected before and after the intervention and six months after end of treatment using self-report questionnaires pertaining to sense of coherence, self-esteem, quality of life, depressive and anxiety symptoms and socioeconomic status. Parents complete an assessment scale for the next of kin. After treatment the young people are interviewed regarding the quality of the intervention. A comparison group matched for age, gender and neuropsychiatric diagnosis is offered treatment as usual and is assessed at the same time points as the intervention group. The individuals are not randomized due to difficulties to recruit if the individuals do not know group assignment in advance.

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Key information

Conditions

ADHD Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity Attention Deficit and Disruptive Behavior Disorders Autism Spectrum Disorder Autism Spectrum Disorders Child Development Disorders, Pervasive Mental Disorders Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Age range

15 year–30 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Department of Psychiatry and Neurochemistry, Institute of Neurosceince and Physiology

Gothenburg, SE-413 45, Sweden

About this study

Young people between age 15 and 25 with ADHD and/or autism spectrum disorders are consecutively included in the project and are offered coaching and support during eight weeks over the internet (chat and e-mail) twice a week. Data is collected before and after the intervention as well as six months after end of treatment using self-report questionnaires (Sense of Coherence (SOC), Rosenberg Self Esteem Scale, Manchester Short Assessment of Quality of Life (MANSA), Montgomery Asberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS), and Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HAD)). A parent or a partner completes an assessment scale for the next of kin. When treatment is completed, the young people are interviewed using a structured interview pertaining to the quality of the intervention. A comparison group matched for age, gender and neuropsychiatric diagnosis is offered treatment as usual (TAU) and is assessed at the same time points as the intervention group. The individuals are not randomized to the intervention and comparison groups due to difficulties to recruit if the individuals do not know group assignment in advance. In all, 24 individuals will be offered the intervention and 24 individuals will receive TAU.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • ADHD and/or autism spectrum disorder
  • Age 15 to 30

Exclusion criteria

  • No current antisocial behaviour, psychotic symptoms and/or alcohol/substance abuse

Treatment and study plan

Internet based support and coaching

Other

Young people between age 15 and 25 with ADHD and/or autism spectrum disorders are offered internet-based support and coaching during eight weeks (chat and e-mail). Data is collected before and after the intervention and six months after end of treatment using self-report questionnaires pertaining to sense of coherence, self-esteem, quality of life, depressive and anxiety symptoms and socioeconomic status. Parents complete an assessment scale for the next of kin. After treatment the young people are interviewed regarding the quality of the intervention.

Primary outcomes

  1. QoL

    Time frame: T2: immediately after intervention; T3: 6 months after intervention. Outcome Measure is going to report a change.

    Self report questionnaire; Manchester Short Assesment of Quality of Life (MANSA), Priebe et. al. 1999.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Self esteem

    Time frame: T2: immediately after intervention; T3: 6 months after intervention

    Self report questionnaire; Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (Rosenberg, 1965, 1989)

  2. Sense of coherence

    Time frame: T2: immediately after intervention; T3: 6 months after intervention

    Self report questionnaire; Sense of Coherence (SOC-29), Antonovsky, 1987.

  3. Anxiety and depressive symptoms

    Time frame: T2: immediately after intervention; T3: 6 months after intervention

    Self report questionnaire; Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HAD), Zigmond & Snaith, 1983.

  4. Depressive symptoms

    Time frame: T2: immediately after intervention; T3: 6 months after intervention

    Self report questionnaire; Montgomery Asberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS), Montgomery & Asberg, 1979.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Göteborg University

Other

Collaborators

  • Habilitation Services in Skaraborg, Skövde
  • Södra Älvsborg Hospital

Registry information

Official study title

Internet-based Support and Coaching for Adolescents and Young Adults With ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorders - a Controlled Study

Important dates

Study start
2010
Primary completion
2015
Study completion
2015
First posted
Nov 25, 2014
Registry last updated
May 21, 2019

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