Behavioral Interventions for ADHD
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial tests a toolkit designed to help caregivers and teachers use positive behavior strategies for children with ADHD symptoms such as hyperactivity, inattention, or impulsiveness. The goal is to determine if these strategies can improve how well teachers and caregivers manage these behaviors and positively impact the children's mental health. A child might be a good fit if they are in grades K-5, have been identified by their teacher as having challenges due to ADHD, and the family speaks English.
As an unphased trial, this study offers a unique opportunity to contribute to innovative strategies that could benefit children with ADHD.
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 prior data suggests that this implementation strategy resource package is safe for children with ADHD?
Research has shown that the Positive Behavior Management Toolkit helps teachers manage classroom behavior effectively. Studies have found that this toolkit reduces disruptive and off-task behaviors in children with ADHD symptoms. This indicates that the toolkit works well in schools and is safe for children.
As a teaching resource, not a medication, the toolkit does not have the side effects that some drugs might. Studies on this approach have reported no negative effects. It focuses on improving behavior in a supportive way, making it a safe choice for children with ADHD.12345Why are researchers excited about this trial?
Researchers are excited about the Positive Behavior Management Toolkit for ADHD because it focuses on enhancing classroom management and caregiver involvement, which are often overlooked in traditional treatments. Unlike current options that mainly rely on medication like stimulants and behavioral therapy, this approach offers a structured support package specifically designed for teachers and caregivers, aiming to create a more supportive environment for students. This method could lead to more sustainable, long-term improvements in managing ADHD symptoms by fostering collaboration between educators and families.
What evidence suggests that this trial's interventions could be effective for ADHD?
Research has shown that the Positive Behavior Management Toolkit (PBMT), studied in this trial, is easy for teachers to use in managing classroom behavior. In this trial, teachers in the intervention group will receive support to integrate the PBMT into their classroom management practices. Studies have found that this toolkit reduces disruptive behaviors, such as distracting others or speaking out of turn, and helps students stay focused. Teachers who have used the toolkit report that it aligns well with their teaching methods. Additionally, it is designed to support parents, enhancing its effectiveness when used both at home and school. Overall, promising evidence suggests that the PBMT can help children with ADHD stay focused and reduce disruptive actions.13678
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?
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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
Citations
Toolkit to Support Teachers' Use of Behavioral Classroom ...
Quantitative and qualitative results suggested that the PBMT was highly acceptable, feasible and contextually appropriate. We also collected data on teacher ...
Implementation Strategies for Caregiver and Teacher Use ...
The research team will examine teacher and caregiver implementation outcomes and mental health outcomes for enrolled children. Detailed ...
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policylab.chop.edu
policylab.chop.edu/article/implementation-resources-support-teachers-use-behavioral-classroom-interventions-protocolProtocol of a Randomized Pilot Trial | PolicyLab
We will use a 2-group, randomized controlled trial to compare outcomes for teachers who receive Positive Behavior Management Implementation Resources (PBMIR), a ...
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researchgate.net
researchgate.net/publication/397365481_Toolkit_to_Support_Teachers'_Use_of_Behavioral_Classroom_Interventions_Results_from_a_Randomized_Pilot_TrialToolkit to Support Teachers' Use of Behavioral Classroom ...
There were 127 unmedicated children with ADHD between the ages of 5 and 13 who were randomly assigned to receive or not receive behavioral consultation (BC) at ...
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translationalsciencebenefits.wustl.edu
translationalsciencebenefits.wustl.edu/case-study/supporting-teacher-use-of-positive-behavior-management-interventions-in-the-classroom/Supporting Teacher Use of Positive Behavior Management ...
These interventions decrease disruptive behavior, such as distracting others, calling out of turn, or aggression, as well as improve on-task ...
Toolkit for School Behavior Modification in Children With ...
The purpose of this study is to examine the efficacy of the ADHD-Toolkit (a toolkit for school behaviour modification in primary school ...
The Effects of Classroom Interventions on Off-Task and ...
Results showed that classroom interventions reduce off-task and disruptive classroom behavior in children with symptoms of ADHD.
Behavior Management Training for Parents of Children ...
The results of the ADHD-RS assessment showed that children in the intervention group had significantly lower factor scores for attention deficit ...
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