A study on the efficacy of Individualized Homoeopathic Medicines combined with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in Adult ADHD

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a neurodevelopmental disorder was first identified in children but is now more widely acknowledged in adults. Risks of untreated ADHD may result in difficulties with impulse control, attention, and executive functions, impacting various aspects of an individual’s life. Adult ADHD symptoms are similar to those of childhood ADHD, albeit over time, the severity of some symptoms, particularly hyperactivity, may lessen. There is a lack of scientific research on psychosocial treatments, however there is some initial evidence that cognitive behavioural therapy and medicine work well together.  Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is evidence-based and effective in improving coping mechanisms, emotional control, and functional skills. The long-term use of pharmacological agents may be associated with side effects, dependency concerns, and poor adherence. The need to investigate safe, cost-effective, and integrative treatment options that improve quality of life and functional outcomes is urgent, given the growing number of adults experiencing symptoms of ADHD and the shortcomings of pharmaceutical treatments. A potentially comprehensive and patient-centred strategy is provided by combining homeopathy with structured Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Through the use of standardized instruments (such as the ASRS v1.1) and a scientifically sound format, this study seeks to close a substantial research gap by comparing the efficacy of individualized homeopathic treatment with CBT. This study will evaluate whether homeopathy can effectively manage ADHD in addition to or instead of traditional treatment by comparing changes in symptom severity over a 12-month period. The study also aims to compare Quality of life before and after the study using WHOQOL- BREF Scale.