Meta-cognitive Functional Intervention for Adults (Cog-Fun - A) With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): A Pilot Efficacy Study
Overview
- Phase
- N/A
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Sponsor
- Hadassah Medical Organization
- Enrollment
- 14
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Behavioral Ratings of Executive Functions - Adult version (BRIEF-A)
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 8 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to examine the initial efficacy of a psycho-social, metacognitive-functional intervention for Adults (Cog-Fun - A) with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
It is hypothesized that participants in the Cog-Fun - A intervention will demonstrate improvements in measures of executive functioning, occupational performance and quality of life.
Detailed Description
The Cog-Fun - A is a structured occupational therapy intervention for promoting self management in adults with ADHD. The protocol comprises three central treatment modules: Adaptive self awareness, executive strategies and skill implementation and multi-context transfer of strategies and skills. The intervention is administered by occupational therapists on an individual basis, once a week, over 3-4 months. 20 participants will be recruited through community advertising. Sample size was determined based on expected moderate effect sizes. Data will be collected at the onset and completion of the intervention. Data will be analysed using quantitative and qualitative methods. Adverse events if occur will be reported to supervising psychiatrist and the Helsinki Committee.
Investigators
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •ADHD diagnosed by certified medical practitioner
- •Adult ADHD Self Report Scale (ASRS) score above cutoff
- •BRIEF-A score above cutoff
Exclusion Criteria
- •Diagnoses of severe neurological or psychiatric health condition.
- •Instability in pharmacological treatment
- •Brief Symptom Inventory (BSI) above cutoff according to Israeli adult norms
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Behavioral Ratings of Executive Functions - Adult version (BRIEF-A)
Time Frame: 3-4 months
Self rating questionnaire targeting executive functions in daily life
Secondary Outcomes
- Canadian Occupational Performance Measure(3-4 months)
- Adult ADHD Quality of Life Scale (AaQoL)(3-4 months)