Smartphone-based Intervention for Young Adults With ADHD (NCT07654205) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Smartphone-based Intervention for Young Adults With ADHD
United States70 participantsStarted 2026-06
Plain-language summary
The primary goal of this clinical trial is to test if a smartphone-based intervention is feasible \& acceptable among young adults with ADHD who also engage in risky drinking behaviors. A secondary aim is to test preliminary intervention efficacy. The main questions it aims to answer are:
Is the smartphone intervention feasible \& acceptable for participants (e.g., are they responding regularly, is there a low level of burden reported)?
Does the smartphone intervention improve symptom awareness, inhibitory control, and problematic alcohol use?
Participants will:
Attend a virtual baseline visit to assess ADHD, alcohol use, and other life experiences.
Complete either the TIPS smartphone intervention or a control smartphone protocol over the course of 31-days, starting the first Friday after the baseline visit.
Attend a virtual follow-up visit, where many of the same questions from the baseline visit will be asked again.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 25 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Age 18-25
* Current diagnosis of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder-Combined Type according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders - Fifth Edition (DSM 5)
* Drinks at least 4 (for females) / 5 (for males) alcoholic drinks in a single drinking session at least once per week
* Owns a smartphone
* Reads and understands English
Exclusion Criteria:
* Currently in high school
* Actively in treatment for Alcohol Use Disorder
* Alcohol use disorder-severe
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.
1This trial is testing a smartphone app for young adults with both ADHD and alcohol use — does my specific situation with these two conditions make me a reasonable candidate to discuss this study with my care team?
2Since this trial is listed as 'Phase NA,' meaning it's likely a feasibility or usability study rather than a traditional drug or efficacy trial, what does that mean for what I would actually learn about whether the app helps me manage my ADHD or drinking?
3The study is measuring how often participants complete app activities and how usable they find the app — does that mean the researchers are still figuring out whether the app works, rather than proving it does, and how does that affect what I might get out of joining?
4How would participating in a smartphone-based study like this fit alongside any current ADHD medications or therapy I'm already doing — would it replace anything or run in addition to my existing treatment?
5Are there other established treatments for ADHD and alcohol use together that I should consider first before looking into a study that's still measuring basic usability and engagement?
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
1
Average Completion Rate
Timeframe: Enrollment to Completion of 31-Day Intervention Period
2
Average mHealth App Usability Questionnaire (MAUQ) Rating
Timeframe: Within 1 month of intervention completion