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Internet-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

NCT05700539 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 200

Last updated 2025-09-02

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Summary

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a disorder characterized by lack of attention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. It can have major impact on everyday life and result in negative consequences for one's personal, academic, and work situation. For individuals with symptoms of ADHD, increased levels of anxiety and depression are common, and an overall reduction of quality of life is often present. This study protocol describes a clinical trial of internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (iCBT), using a randomized controlled study design, with the primary aim to increase quality of life, as well as to reduce symptoms of ADHD, anxiety, depression, and stress. A second aim is to investigate, by qualitative means, what aspects of treatment were perceived as helpful and hindering when it comes to completing iCBT. Two hundred participants with symptoms of ADHD will be included and randomized to two conditions (treatment and wait-list control). The treatment period is comprised of ten weeks, with two mandatory modules and ten modules from which the participants can choose freely. Self-report measures are completed by the participants at baseline and end of treatment, as well as at a six-month follow-up. The treatment is guided by therapists and consists of weekly correspondence with the participants. The study will utilize an intention to treat design, with ANOVAs and Reliable Change Index to evaluate treatment effects. The qualitative part of the project will be interview-based and employ thematic analysis. Lastly, a psychometric evaluation of a common instrument for determining ADHD-symptoms will also be made. The results will hopefully contribute to the evidence base for iCBT for individuals with symptoms of ADHD and help disseminate potentially effective interventions.

Conditions

  • ADHD

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy

A ten-week treatment based on cognitive behavioral therapy for ADHD, including two mandatory modules and at least four self-selected modules (out of ten available modules). The treatment consists of reading material and exercises to be completed each week.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Principal Investigators

  • David Forsström, PhD · Uppsala University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2023-01-25
Primary Completion
2025-11-01
Completion
2025-12-31

Countries

  • Sweden

Study Locations

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