MomMA Intervention for ADHD
(MomMA Trial)
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
The study will develop and test a behavioral program for pregnant individuals with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). This behavioral program will include skills for managing ADHD and related symptoms during pregnancy and after delivery and will be taught by a behavioral therapist in OB care settings.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. It's best to discuss this with the trial coordinators or your healthcare provider.
Is the MomMA Intervention for ADHD safe for humans?
There is limited information on the safety of ADHD medications during pregnancy and breastfeeding, but the risk of harm appears to be low, especially for methylphenidate. However, there is some evidence of increased rates of fetal loss with methylphenidate, and interactions with herbal remedies like St. John's wort may cause adverse effects.12345
How does the MomMA Intervention treatment for ADHD differ from other treatments?
The MomMA Intervention is unique because it focuses on treating mothers with ADHD to improve both their own symptoms and their children's ADHD symptoms. It combines stimulant medication and behavioral parent training, offering a flexible approach that can be adjusted based on individual needs, which is different from standard treatments that typically focus only on the child.678910
What data supports the effectiveness of the MomMA Intervention treatment for ADHD?
Research shows that behavioral parent training, a component of the MomMA Intervention, is effective in improving child behavior and parent-child interactions in families with ADHD. Additionally, nursing case-management interventions that focus on family education and structure can complement behavioral therapy, potentially enhancing its effectiveness.611121314
Who Is on the Research Team?
Heather M Joseph, DO
Principal Investigator
University of Pittsburgh
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for pregnant individuals who have ADHD. It's designed to help them manage their symptoms during and after pregnancy. Participants will learn skills from a behavioral therapist in an OB care setting.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants receive the MomMA intervention, a behavioral program for managing ADHD during pregnancy and after delivery
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for intervention acceptability, feasibility, and appropriateness, as well as parent and child outcomes
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- MomMA Intervention
Find a Clinic Near You
Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of Pittsburgh
Lead Sponsor
YourMomCares Foundation
Collaborator