MyADHD-digital Training for Adults With ADHD

NCT ID: NCT04511169

Last Updated: 2021-08-25

Basic Information

• Recruitment Status: COMPLETED
• Clinical Phase: NA
• Total Enrollment: 100 participants
• Study Classification: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Start Date: 2020-05-20
• Study Completion Date: 2021-03-01

Brief Summary

Background: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by symptoms of inattention and/or hyperactivity/impulsivity that are persistent across situations and time. ADHD in adulthood, with an estimated prevalence of 2 - 3 %, is associated with challenges that may have severe consequences on their daily life functioning. Still, the availability of evidence-based psychological interventions is limited. Interventions delivered over the Internet is promising, because it may increase the availability of effective psychological interventions for a larger group of adults with ADHD. However, studies show that lack of sustained adherence is a challenge in self-guided internet interventions. Digital reminders may help increase adherence and engagement in these interventions.

Detailed Description

Background: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by symptoms of inattention and/or hyperactivity/impulsivity that are persistent across situations and time. ADHD in adulthood, with an estimated prevalence of 2 - 3 %, is associated with challenges that may have severe consequences on their daily life functioning. Still, the availability of evidence-based psychological interventions is limited. Interventions delivered over the Internet is promising, because it may increase the availability of effective psychological interventions for a larger group of adults with ADHD. However, studies show that lack of sustained adherence is a challenge in self-guided internet interventions. Digital reminders may help increase adherence and engagement in these interventions.

Objectives: The overall aim of this study is to investigate adherence and effects of a self-guided Internet-delivered intervention for adults with an ADHD diagnosis. More detailed, we will examine whether the use of reminders will increase adherence and engagement in the intervention, and consequently how this affect intervention effects.

Methods: The study uses a micro-randomized design. A total of 100 participants with an ADHD diagnosis will be included. Primary measure is adherence (completed modules) and participant feedback regarding self-reported engagement. Secondary clinical outcomes: inattention and hyperactivity/impulsivity measured by two subscales from the Adult ADHD Self-Rating Scale (ASRS); quality of life measured by Adult ADHD Quality of Life Measure (AAQol); stress measured by the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS); cognitive functioning measured with the Perceived Deficit Questionnaire (PDQ-5), and self-compassion measured by the Self compassion-Scale - short form (SCS-SF). We will use quantitative statistical procedures and qualitative methods to analyze the data.

Discussion: The results from the study will contribute to the growing research on Internet-delivered interventions. The expected results may have a major impact on further development of treatment options for adults with ADHD. Moreover, investigating ways to increase adherence in online self-guided programs could be of great value when implementing such intervention into routine care.

Conditions

ADHD - Combined Type

Study Design

• Allocation Method: RANDOMIZED
• Intervention Model: SEQUENTIAL
• Primary Study Purpose: TREATMENT
• Blinding Strategy: SINGLE

Study Groups

remainder

The participants who are inactive for more than 48 hours after recieving new content will recieve a remainder, in the format of a text message and an email.

Group Type: EXPERIMENTAL

digital self-help

Intervention Type: BEHAVIORAL

The digital self-help program is targeting every-day ADHD symptoms in adults with a diagnosed ADHD

non-remainder

The participants who are inactive for more than 48 hours after recieving new content will NOT recieve a remainder, in the format of a text message and an email.

Group Type: NO_INTERVENTION

No interventions assigned to this group

Interventions

digital self-help

The digital self-help program is targeting every-day ADHD symptoms in adults with a diagnosed ADHD

Intervention Type: BEHAVIORAL

Other Intervention Names

remainders

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

• Adults with a diagnosis of ADHD
• Access to a computer, smartphone and the Internet.
• Speaks, writes and read Norwegian

Exclusion Criteria

• Current self-reported diagnosis of severe psychiatric illness (ongoing substance abuse, suicidal ideation or psychosis).
• Ongoing psychological treatment for ADHD or other psychiatric illnesses.

• Minimum Eligible Age: 18 Years
• Eligible Sex: ALL
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers: No

Sponsors

University of Bergen

OTHER

Sponsor Role: collaborator

Haukeland University Hospital

OTHER

Sponsor Role: lead

Responsible Party

Responsibility Role: SPONSOR

Locations

Community Sample

Bergen, , Norway

Countries

Norway

References

Nordby ES, Guribye F, Nordgreen T, Lundervold AJ. Silver linings of ADHD: a thematic analysis of adults' positive experiences with living with ADHD. BMJ Open. 2023 Oct 3;13(10):e072052. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-072052.

Reference Type: DERIVED

PMID: 37788928 (View on PubMed)

Kenter RMF, Schonning A, Inal Y. Internet-Delivered Self-help for Adults With ADHD (MyADHD): Usability Study. JMIR Form Res. 2022 Oct 21;6(10):e37137. doi: 10.2196/37137.

Reference Type: DERIVED

PMID: 36269662 (View on PubMed)

Nordby ES, Gjestad R, Kenter RMF, Guribye F, Mukhiya SK, Lundervold AJ, Nordgreen T. The Effect of SMS Reminders on Adherence in a Self-Guided Internet-Delivered Intervention for Adults With ADHD. Front Digit Health. 2022 May 16;4:821031. doi: 10.3389/fdgth.2022.821031. eCollection 2022.

Reference Type: DERIVED

PMID: 35651537 (View on PubMed)

Flobak E, Nordby ES, Guribye F, Kenter R, Nordgreen T, Lundervold AJ. Designing Videos With and for Adults With ADHD for an Online Intervention: Participatory Design Study and Thematic Analysis of Evaluation. JMIR Ment Health. 2021 Sep 14;8(9):e30292. doi: 10.2196/30292.

Reference Type: DERIVED

PMID: 34519666 (View on PubMed)

Other Identifiers

90483

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id