CBT for Residual ADHD Symptoms in Adults
Overview
- Phase
- Phase 1
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Attention Deficit Disorder With Hyperactivity
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
- Enrollment
- 40
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- ADHD symptoms
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 11 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
This study will determine the effectiveness of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in treating the symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults who have not responded to drug treatment.
Study hypothesis: CBT is an effective treatment for adult ADHD.
Detailed Description
ADHD, previously believed to be a disorder of childhood, affects as many as 5 percent of adults. Adults with ADHD are at high risk for academic and occupational underachievement, relationship difficulties, and reduced quality of life. This study will determine whether CBT is more effective than drug therapy in treating ADHD symptoms in adults who have been resistant to previous drug therapies. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive 12 to 15 weekly sessions of either CBT or drug therapy which may include new or previously taken drugs. Questionnaires will be used to assess participants' ADHD symptoms at study start and at study completion.
Investigators
Steven A. Safren
Director Behavioral Medicine
Massachusetts General Hospital
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Adult ADHD of at least moderate severity
- •On current drug therapy for ADHD
Exclusion Criteria
- •Depression, panic disorder, bipolar disorder, organic mental disorders, psychotic disorders, or pervasive developmental disorders
- •Current substance abuse or dependence
- •IQ less than 90
- •Suicide risk
- •History of cognitive behavioral therapy
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
ADHD symptoms