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. 2021 Nov 20:26:100485.
doi: 10.1016/j.invent.2021.100485. eCollection 2021 Dec.

A self-guided Internet-delivered intervention for adults with ADHD: a protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Robin Maria Francisca Kenter  1 , Astri J Lundervold  2 , Tine Nordgreen  3   4
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A self-guided Internet-delivered intervention for adults with ADHD: a protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Robin Maria Francisca Kenter et al. Internet Interv. .

Abstract

Background: Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adulthood, with an estimated prevalence of 2-3%, is associated with several challenges in daily life functioning. The availability of evidence-based psychological interventions for adults with ADHD is still poor. Interventions delivered over the Internet on smartphones or personal computers may help to increase the availability of effective psychological interventions. The primary aim of this randomized controlled trial is to examine the efficacy of a self-guided Internet-delivered intervention on severity levels of ADHD symptomatology and quality of life.

Methods: We aim to include 118 participants with a self-reported ADHD diagnosis in a randomized controlled trial with two arms: 1) self-guided Internet-delivered intervention for coping with ADHD (N = 59); 2) self-guided online psychoeducation (control group, N = 59). After 3 months, the control group will be given access to the intervention. The primary clinical outcomes are inattention and quality of life. Secondary clinical outcomes are hyperactivity, stress and depression. Measures will be obtained at three time points: before (baseline), immediately after (8 weeks) and 3 months after the intervention. Uptake, usage, adherence and satisfaction will be explored.

Discussion: This RCT will provide valuable information on the clinical effectiveness of an Internet-delivered intervention for adults with ADHD. This study is, to our knowledge, one of the first randomized control trials that investigates the effects of a self-guided Internet-delivered psychological intervention in a fairly large group of adults with ADHD.

Trial registration: ClinicalTrials.gov, Identifier NCT04726813, January 27, 2021.

Keywords: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder; Hyperactivity; Inattention; Internet-delivered self-help; Quality of life; Randomized controlled trial.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors have designed and created the Internet-delivered intervention, but derive no economic profit from it.

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