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 range7 Years – 11 Years
SexALL
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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
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