Effectiveness of a Behavioral Treatment Program for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Ina… (NCT00834821) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Effectiveness of a Behavioral Treatment Program for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Inattentive Type
United States199 participantsStarted 2008-11-01
Plain-language summary
This study will test the effectiveness of a new behavioral treatment, called the Child Life and Attention Skills Program, for children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, inattentive type.
Who can participate
Age range
7 Years – 11 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Primary DSM-IV diagnosis of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, inattentive type (ADHD-I)
* IQ score greater than 80
* Living with one biological or adoptive parent for the past year
* Currently attending school full time
* Consent of school to participate in the study
Exclusion Criteria:
* Current use of nonstimulant psychoactive medication
* Severe visual or hearing impairment
* Severe language delay
* Major neurological illness
* Diagnosis of one of the following: psychosis, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, pervasive developmental disorder, clinical depression, or suicidality
* Enrolled in all-day special education
* Parent or child does not speak English
* Child or family is currently involved in and expects to continue psychotherapy to address child's attention, behavioral, or emotional problems
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Inattention symptoms, as defined by the DSM-IV
Timeframe: Measured immediately post-treatment and at a follow-up 5 to 7 months later