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

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Autism Spectrum Disorders; ADHD
• Interventions: Other: Internet based support and coaching

• Registration Number: NCT02300597
• Lead Sponsor: Göteborg University

Brief Summary

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.

Detailed Description

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.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2010-09
• Study First Submitted: 2014-11-10
• Study First Submitted QC: 2014-11-24
• Study First Posted: 2014-11-25
• Primary Completion: 2015-06
• Study Completion: 2015-06
• Status Verified: 2019-05
• Last Update Submitted: 2019-05-20
• Last Update Posted: 2019-05-21

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 45

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

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Internet based support and coaching	Internet based support and coaching	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 Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
QoL	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 Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Self esteem	T2: immediately after intervention; T3: 6 months after intervention	Self report questionnaire; Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (Rosenberg, 1965, 1989)
Sense of coherence	T2: immediately after intervention; T3: 6 months after intervention	Self report questionnaire; Sense of Coherence (SOC-29), Antonovsky, 1987.
Anxiety and depressive symptoms	T2: immediately after intervention; T3: 6 months after intervention	Self report questionnaire; Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HAD), Zigmond \& Snaith, 1983.
Depressive symptoms	T2: immediately after intervention; T3: 6 months after intervention	Self report questionnaire; Montgomery Asberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS), Montgomery \& Asberg, 1979.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Department of Psychiatry and Neurochemistry, Institute of Neurosceince and Physiology; 🇸🇪 Gothenburg, Sweden