CompletedNot Applicable

Mobile Behavioral Parent Training for Childhood ADHD: A Micro-randomized Trial

United States34 participantsStarted 2024-04-01

Plain-language summary

The goal of the study is to develop and refine a personalized behavioral parent training intervention for caregivers of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The behavioral intervention will teach positive parenting through videos and quizzes that caregivers can access through a smartphone application. The program also gives parents and caregivers in-the-moment feedback their use of parenting strategies. The current study, a micro-randomized trial, aims to see whether the in-the-moment feedback given to parents (a push notification on their smartphone) changes parenting behavior right after the feedback. Micro-randomized means that parents are randomly assigned repeatedly, in this study multiple times per day, to receive or not receive parenting feedback or suggestions on their smartphones. The main questions to answer are: Is parenting feedback provided by a smartphone application acceptable to caregivers? When parents receive the feedback, do they use more positive parenting skills in the next few minutes compared to when they do not receive the feedback? Is the phone application usable and acceptable to parents and caregivers of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder?

Who can participate

Age range

7 Years – 12 Years

Sex

ALL

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Child Inclusion Criteria: * Currently meets Diagnostic Statistical Manual 5 diagnostic criteria for ADHD * Ages 7 -12 * Has parent-reported impairment in homework performance defined as a score of 3 or greater on an Impairment Rating Scale measure (Fabiano et al., 2006) of homework performance * Has at least one parent or primary caregiver who is willing to participate and is able to access the intervention at home via smartphone. Exclusion Criteria: * N/A Caregiver Participant Inclusion Criterion: \- 18 years old or older

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?

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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

Passive Audio Data-Positive Sentiment Analysis

Timeframe: Through study completion, average of 5 weeks

Passive Audio Data-Negative Sentiment Analysis

Timeframe: Throughout study completion, average of 5 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06012851

SponsorFlorida International University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-09-23

Results submitted2026-03-19

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