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ADHD&me: Targeting Self-esteem in Youth With ADHD

NCT07504107 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 110

Last updated 2026-05-14

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Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether the ADHD\&me (ADHD\&ik) intervention can improve self-esteem in youth aged 16-25 years with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The ADHD\&me program is a cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)-based intervention designed to help people with ADHD to develop a more positive view of themselves in their transition to adulthood.

The main questions it aims to answer are:

* Does the ADHD\&me intervention improve self-esteem in youth with ADHD, and are these effects maintained over time?
* Does the intervention also improve related outcomes, such as masking of ADHD-related behaviors and co-occurring mental health symptoms including anxiety, depression, and stress?

In this RCT, participants are assigned either to immediate treatment or to a waitlist control condition, with the latter receiving the intervention after an eight-week delay.

Participants will:

* Take part in seven individual therapy sessions according to the ADHD\&me intervention.
* Complete questionnaires about self-esteem, masking of ADHD-related behaviors, ADHD symptoms, and co-ccurring mental health symptoms at several time points.
* Complete short daily assessments (ecological momentary assessment) during one week at the start of the study and one week after the intervention or waitlist period to report momentary self-esteem, emotions, distress, and activities.

Conditions

  • ADHD

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

ADHD&me

The ADHD\&me (ADHD\&ik) intervention is a cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)-based program designed to improve self-esteem in emerging adults (aged 16-25 years) with ADHD and low self-esteem. The intervention consists of seven individual therapy sessions of approximately 45-60 minutes delivered by trained therapists. The program combines psychoeducation, cognitive and behavioral exercises to help participants understand the interaction between ADHD, stress, and self-beliefs. Core components include identifying negative self-beliefs and masking behaviours, strengthening positive self-representations through positive memories and personal strengths, and examining and modifying person-environment interactions. Sessions follow a structured workbook-based format and include exercises, goal setting, and between-session practice assignments to support the development of a more positive self-esteem.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Leids Universiteits Fonds

    collaborator UNKNOWN

  • Universiteit Leiden

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
16 Years
Max Age
25 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2026-03-25
Primary Completion
2028-03-31
Completion
2028-03-31

Countries

  • Netherlands

Study Locations

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Read the full study record

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