Cognitive-behavioural group therapy for adolescents with ADHD: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Persistence of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) into adolescence is a significant burden to patients. Clinical guidelines recommend non-pharmacological therapies, but the evidence to support this recommendation is sparse. This study aims to evaluate the effect of a 12-week group cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) programme for adolescents with ADHD aged 14-18 years, who still have impairing symptoms after treatment with medication. We will study the effect of the treatment on ADHD symptoms and examine moderators and mediators of the effect of the treatment on ADHD.

Methods and analysis

We conduct a randomised controlled trial of CBT group therapy in adolescents with ADHD recruited from child psychiatric outpatient units in Mid-Norway. 99 adolesce

SUBMITTER: Novik TS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7170565 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature