316 Participants Needed

BUILT Family Lifestyle Program for ADHD

(BUILT Trial)

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Overseen ByEduardo E Bustamante, PhD
Age: < 18
Sex: Any
Trial Phase: Academic
Sponsor: University of Illinois at Chicago
No Placebo GroupAll trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

This trial tests the BUILT program, an online course for families in Chicago Park District programs. It aims to improve children's health and behavior through better food, sleep, and exercise routines. Families will participate in challenges to build these healthy habits.

Will I have to stop taking my current medications?

The trial information does not specify whether participants need to stop taking their current medications.

What data supports the effectiveness of the BUILT treatment for ADHD?

Research shows that programs involving parent behavior management training and promoting physical activity, like the Lifestyle Enhancement for ADHD Program, are feasible and well-received by parents. Additionally, family-oriented programs have been shown to reduce the burden of care on families of children with ADHD, suggesting that similar approaches may be beneficial.12345

Is the BUILT Family Lifestyle Program for ADHD safe for humans?

The BUILT Family Lifestyle Program, also known as LEAP, focuses on promoting physical activity and positive health behaviors for families managing ADHD. While specific safety data for BUILT is not detailed, similar lifestyle programs have shown positive changes in mental and physical health without reported safety concerns.16789

How is the BUILT Family Lifestyle Program for ADHD different from other treatments?

The BUILT Family Lifestyle Program for ADHD is unique because it focuses on a family-oriented approach, emphasizing the importance of family relationships and lifestyle changes to manage ADHD, rather than relying solely on medication. This program may include elements like behavior management training and promoting positive health behaviors, which are not typically the primary focus of standard ADHD treatments.124610

Research Team

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Eduardo E Bustamante, PhD

Principal Investigator

University of Illinois Chicago

Eligibility Criteria

The BUILT program is for boys and girls aged 6 to 12 with ADHD, who are enrolled in Chicago Park District programs. They must be able to do aerobic activities and have a parent willing to attend an orientation session.

Inclusion Criteria

I am between 6 and 12 years old.
Child enrolled in Chicago Park District programming
Child free of conditions that preclude aerobic activity
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Exclusion Criteria

Parent does not participate in orientation session summarizing activities
Child has conditions that preclude aerobic activity
I am either younger than 6 or older than 12 years old.
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Timeline

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2 weeks

Treatment

Participants engage in the BUILT family lifestyle program focusing on food, sleep, and exercise routines over 6 weeks

6 weeks
Weekly online sessions

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for improvements in child health behaviors and family dynamics

2 weeks

Treatment Details

Interventions

  • Be Unstoppable in Life Together (BUILT)
Trial OverviewBUILT aims to improve children's focus, attention, and behavior through better food, sleep, and exercise routines over an 8-week course. It will measure changes in health behaviors, mental health (especially ADHD symptoms), physical literacy, and family dynamics.
Participant Groups
1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: BUILT StudyExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
One group receives the intervention.

Find a Clinic Near You

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

University of Illinois at Chicago

Lead Sponsor

Trials
653
Recruited
1,574,000+

UIC Center for Health Equity Research (CHER)

Collaborator

Trials
1
Recruited
320+

UIC Chicago Partnership for Health Promotion (CPHP)

Collaborator

Trials
1
Recruited
320+

National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD)

Collaborator

Trials
473
Recruited
1,374,000+

Findings from Research

The group parenting intervention program for children at risk of ADHD did not show significant improvement in core ADHD symptoms, as measured by the ADHD index, after 6 months.
However, the combined intervention showed a potential reduction in parent-reported hyperactivity symptoms and the parent-only intervention improved parental mental health, suggesting some secondary benefits from the program.
Effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of a brief school-based group programme for parents of children at risk of ADHD: a cluster randomised controlled trial.Sayal, K., Taylor, JA., Valentine, A., et al.[2017]

References

Evaluating the Feasibility and Acceptability of the Lifestyle Enhancement for ADHD Program. [2022]
[Evaluation of a group for parents of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)]. [2014]
A randomized, controlled trial of integrated home-school behavioral treatment for ADHD, predominantly inattentive type. [2022]
The Effect of Barkley's Family-Oriented Program on the Burden of Care on Families of Children with Attention Deficit-Hyperactive Disorder. [2022]
Effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of a brief school-based group programme for parents of children at risk of ADHD: a cluster randomised controlled trial. [2017]
Parent Behavior Management Training for Child ADHD Enhanced to Address Health Behaviors: Comparison of Telemedicine "Telegroup" Versus In-Person Delivery. [2023]
Impact of COVID-19 on Physical Activity in Families Managing ADHD and the Cyclical Effect on Worsening Mental Health. [2023]
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder in children. [2019]
A nurse-led lifestyle intervention for adult persons with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in Sweden. [2020]
Life in Family Buildings as a unique environment in Turkey. [2020]