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NCT Number: NCT04636216

Open Trial of a Program to Support Parents of Children With Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Behavioral parent training is an evidence-based treatment for ADHD. The intervention can be implemented individually, or in groups. Currently, group-based parent training programs require considerable coordination, including ascertainment of a large physical space, the coordination of all families traveling to the same location at the same time, and the require for the provision of childcare. Innovations in online connectivity and ease of implementation of online support applications (e.g., Zoom) may reduce these barriers. However, it is necessary to investigate the feasibility and promise of the online approach to ensure it supports parents effectively.

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Key information

Conditions

ADHD Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity Attention Deficit and Disruptive Behavior Disorders Mental Disorders Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Age range

5 year–13 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Center for Children and Families

Amherst, New York, 14226, United States

About this study

This study will utilize a pre-post, open trial design as the primary aim is to investigate feasibility. Approximately sixty parents will complete prepost ratings of parenting behaviors and measures of child functioning. They will also complete post treatment measures of satisfaction and open-ended questions about feasibility and suggestions for future iterations of the approach. Process measures will include data collection related to attendance and engagement in the activities. Risks include breach of confidentiality and a lack of effectiveness of the intervention for the child's presenting problems. Benefits include the parent receiving an effective intervention.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • ADHD diagnosis
  • Intelligence Quotient (IQ) greater than or equal to 70
  • At least 1 parent/guardian who can attend zoom sessions
  • Access to reliable internet connection for zoom meetings

Exclusion criteria

  • Evidence of psychosis, suicidal behaviors, or autism level 2/3

Treatment and study plan

COPE parent training

Behavioral

Weekly 1.5 hour parent training meetings for eight weeks

Primary outcomes

  1. Observations of parenting behaviors during parent-child interaction

    Time frame: 8 weeks

    Dyadic Parent Child Interaction code frequency counts for the categories of Negative Talk, Praise, and Commands

  2. Impairment Rating Scale

    Time frame: 8 weeks

    Average score across domains with scores ranging from 0 (No problem) to 6 (Extreme problem)

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Florida International University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Open Trial of a Program to Support Parents of Children With Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in Online Group Meetings

Important dates

Study start
2020
Primary completion
2021
Study completion
2021
First posted
Nov 19, 2020
Registry last updated
Oct 28, 2021

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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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