Behavioral Interventions for ADHD
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
The purpose of this study is to pilot test for feasibility and initial promise an implementation strategy resource package that aims to support caregivers in using behavioral interventions for children with hyperactive, inattentive, or impulsive behaviors, when provided as an adjunct to a resource package for teachers. Participating children will be randomized at the classroom level to one of two conditions: a) their teacher and caregiver receive the resource package, or b) only their teacher receive the resource package. The research team will examine teacher and caregiver implementation outcomes and mental health outcomes for enrolled children.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for K-5 teachers and children aged 4-13 with ADHD symptoms causing functional impairment. Teachers must consent to participate, and children need to be nominated by their teacher and have a score of 3+ on the Impairment Rating Scale, along with consent (and assent when needed).Inclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Intervention
Teachers and caregivers receive an implementation support package and support in using it
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for implementation outcomes and mental health outcomes
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Positive Behavior Management Toolkit
Trial Overview
The study tests if providing both teachers and caregivers with a Positive Behavior Management Toolkit helps manage children's ADHD behaviors better than giving it only to teachers. Children are randomly assigned to either receive support in both home and school settings or just at school.
How Is the Trial Designed?
2
Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Teachers in this group will receive an implementation support package and receive support in using it within their classroom management practice. Also within the intervention group (experimental), will be up to 2 students nested in the classroom and their caregivers. Caregivers in this group will receive an implementation support package and receive support in using it.
Teachers in this group will receive an implementation support package and receive support in using it within their classroom management practice. Also within the control group (active comparator) will be up to 2 students nested in the classroom and their caregivers. Caregivers in this group will not receive the implementation resource package.
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Lead Sponsor
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