Smartphone-assisted psychoeducation in ADHD

Not Applicable

• Conditions: F90.0; Disturbance of activity and attention

• Registration Number: DRKS00018026
• Lead Sponsor: Klinik und Poliklinik für Psychiatrie und Psychotherapie Universitätsklinikum Bonn

Brief Summary

Observer-rated ADHD symptom severity (IDA-R interview) was examined as the primary outcome parameter before and after treatment. Across both interventions, ADHD core symptoms were significantly reduced. Notably, the smartphone-assisted psychoeducation was significantly more effective in improving inattention and impulsivity and led to higher homework compliance than the brochure-assisted psychoeducation. No adverse events were reported.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2020-02-12
• Study Completion: 2020-11-18
• Results First Posted: 2022-08-20
• Last Update Posted: 19 August 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Complete
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 60

Inclusion Criteria

Diagnostic criteria for ADHD according to DSM-IV, aged between 18 and 65 years

Exclusion Criteria

Schizophrenia, manic or bipolar disorders and/or severe affective disorders, antisocial personality disorder, current alcohol or substance dependence, severe organic diseases, epilepsy

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Therapy success, measured by the average change in ADHD symptoms in the clinical interview IDA-R from pre- to post-intervention

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
- Success of psychoeducational knowledge transfer, measured by weekly multiple-choice questions at the end of the respective follow-up<br><br>- Therapy compliance (number of group sessions attended, number of completed follow-up tasks and drop-out analysis)