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

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: ADHD
• Interventions: Behavioral: COPE parent training

• Registration Number: NCT04636216
• Lead Sponsor: Florida International University

Brief Summary

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.

Detailed Description

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.

Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2020-10-22
• Study Start: 2020-11-03
• Study First Submitted QC: 2020-11-18
• Study First Posted: 2020-11-19
• Primary Completion: 2021-05-30
• Study Completion: 2021-05-30
• Status Verified: 2021-10
• Last Update Submitted: 2021-10-27
• Last Update Posted: 2021-10-28

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 14

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

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Exclusion Criteria

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

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Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: SINGLE_GROUP

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Community Parent Education Program (COPE) parent training program	COPE parent training	Parents will enroll in an 8-week, group parenting program.

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Impairment Rating Scale	8 weeks	Average score across domains with scores ranging from 0 (No problem) to 6 (Extreme problem)
Observations of parenting behaviors during parent-child interaction	8 weeks	Dyadic Parent Child Interaction code frequency counts for the categories of Negative Talk, Praise, and Commands

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Center for Children and Families; 🇺🇸 Amherst, New York, United States