Technology-Enhanced Executive Functioning Intervention for ADHD

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

Age: < 18

Sex: Any

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Phase 1

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: Children's National Research Institute

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?This trial is developing an online tool to help teenagers with ADHD improve their organizational skills. The tool uses fun activities and rewards to keep teens engaged, tracks their progress, and involves their families. It aims to make learning more effective and enjoyable for teens who struggle with traditional treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for adolescents aged 11-14 with ADHD, attending a participating school and showing significant symptoms and impairment. They must have parental consent, be referred by a school mental health provider, and not plan to change their psychotropic medication during the study.

Inclusion Criteria

I am between 11 and 14 years old and attend a participating school.

Parent consent and youth assent must be provided

A school mental health provider has referred a young person for apparent ADHD-related problems.

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Exclusion Criteria

I can read and speak English, as required for participation.

You have been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Dissociative Disorder, severe visual or hearing impairment, severe language delay, intellectual impairment, or a Psychotic Disorder.

I am enrolled in all-day special education or core classes outside regular classrooms.

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Participant Groups

The study tests an online platform designed to help teens with ADHD improve organizational skills. It involves focus groups, usability testing, and a pilot randomized trial where some participants use this digital tool alongside traditional behavioral interventions.

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: Organizational/behavioral intervention + digital health toolExperimental Treatment2 Interventions

Participants will receive sixteen 30-minute sessions of the organizational/behavioral skills intervention (i.e., Homework Organization and Planning Skills \[HOPS\]) plus the online digital health application during treatment

Group II: Organizational/behavioral intervention onlyActive Control1 Intervention

Participants will receive sixteen 30-minute sessions of the organizational/behavioral skills intervention (i.e., Homework Organization and Planning Skills \[HOPS\]) only, without the online digital health application during treatment